deficiency
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He also said the actual ventilation rates showed a "deficiency" in the design as the system was not able to achieve the rate it was supposed to.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
People with abdominal obesity alone had a 47% higher risk of death, while vitamin D deficiency by itself was associated with an increase of up to 91%.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026
Alexandre says abdominal obesity and vitamin D deficiency may reinforce one another in a harmful cycle.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026
Health conditions like pituitary-gland issues and genetic disorders such as Klinefelter syndrome can also result in testosterone deficiency.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Yes, Joseph,’ says you,” here Pumblechook shook his head and hand at me, “‘he knows my total deficiency of common human gratitoode.
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
Some help with muscle size and strength, while others correct deficiencies in the diet.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Over time, her team identified a number of serious deficiencies in the bank’s antifraud program, according to the letter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
After conducting an internal investigation, Delaware Life said it would restructure some related-party loans, address its internal control deficiencies and moderate its business plan, according to S&P Global.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
It may also contribute to iron or zinc deficiencies, both of which can interfere with the normal hair growth cycle.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 24, 2026
Santa made a sign for Mrs. Reilly not to discuss her deficiencies, but Mrs. Reilly was not to be silenced.
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
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