deficient

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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

Lacking one of their top players with guard Skyy Clark sidelined by a hamstring injury, the Bruins also were deficient in many other areas.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 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

Both Call and the Captain seemed to regard me as mentally deficient, since I couldn’t appreciate their marvelous humor.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson