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adequately

[ad-i-kwit-lee] / ˈæd ɪ kwɪt li /


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“The stocks aren’t being rewarded adequately for the acceleration of those fundamentals,” he said.

From MarketWatch Sep. 10, 2026

But campaigners at environmental charity Global Action Plan argue that UK planning rules have not kept pace with the expansion of the sector or adequately accounted for environmental costs.

From Barron's Sep. 8, 2026

The companies both criticized the bill, with PG&E saying it “does not adequately address the financing risks created by California’s current wildfire liability framework.”

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

"This is particularly remarkable given that none of the established treatments had previously been able to relieve their symptoms adequately."

From Science Daily Aug. 30, 2026

I am dictating this letter to Doc Billings as I myself am illiterate, but I trust he will convey my words to you adequately.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older




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