ill-fitted
Example Sentences
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The masked assailant’s gun holster, slung between his legs, is what law enforcement terms a universal fit holster and is ill-fitted for a much larger gun.
From Los Angeles Times
The reality TV host has always embraced an aesthetic that is as hideous as it is expensive, from gold-plated everything to his vile haircut to his ill-fitted suits.
From Salon
In California, Elefante is hopeful union representation will give performers a voice in decisions about issues including the larger-than-life costumes, which can cause long-term injuries when ill-fitted, and the safety of performing in parades during rain.
From Seattle Times
According to Open University academic Dr Jess Pinchbeck, 80% of women wear an ill-fitted bra and over 40% of women do not wear a sports bra when they are exercising.
From BBC
Yu criticizes much of Asia’s modern infrastructure for being built on ideas imported from Europe, which he says are ill-fitted to the monsoon climate over much of the Asian continent.
From Seattle Times
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