deficient

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The county conducted an audit of Harm Reduction-SD in April 2023 that revealed “significant financial control weaknesses including insufficient bank reconciliations and a deficient general ledger,” prosecutors allege.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

Deere leverages AI to help farmers cut costs—by reducing labor required to operate equipment, minimizing wasted crop chemicals, and applying fertilizer more precisely where soil nutrients are deficient.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

In a randomized clinical trial, magnesium increased vitamin D in people who were deficient, while reducing levels in those who already had high amounts.

From Science Daily • Dec. 30, 2025

But what you eat can also help limit your risk of becoming iron deficient in the first place, according to Dr Pavord.

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2025

At last the relief authorities placed me in the South Side Boys’ Club and my wages were just enough to provide a deficient diet.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright