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deficient

[dih-fish-uhnt] / dɪˈfɪʃ ənt /


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Lars Bochmann, a 50-year-old who has spent his entire professional life at the VW plant in Zwickau, told AFP that the agreement was "utterly deficient".

From Barron's Sep. 4, 2026

Remember less than 4% of Australians are deficient in vitamin C.

From Science Daily Aug. 27, 2026

For some women, who are more likely to be iron deficient, supplements can help, but they should only be taken over a short period of time until levels have bounced back.

From BBC Jun. 20, 2026

The Texas Department of State Health Services found Camp Mystic’s emergency plans deficient; the camp plans to use a neighboring site.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 24, 2026

But I do know we’re deficient in some way.

From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom




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