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Colorado’s undoing will seemingly be deficient and poorly staffed offensive and defensive lines.

From Seattle Times Aug. 29, 2023

In mid-2022, Fed staff deemed the bank's management to be deficient and barred the bank from growing through mergers or acquisitions, Barr said.

From Reuters Mar. 28, 2023

But most local governments have done little to order older buildings be evaluated and strengthened if found to be deficient.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 28, 2023

Some people are more likely to be deficient - people who don't get outdoors much or who cover their skin, as well as people with naturally darker skin.

From BBC May 14, 2022

It may all be true, that they can do just as well as the artist, but in appearance and self-command they may be deficient.

From Seed Thoughts for Singers by Tubbs, Frank Herbert




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