inadequately

Example Sentences

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But inadequately supervised markets can upend the economy, as the global financial crisis of 2007-09 demonstrated.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Meta also "inadequately" identified the risks of children under 13 accessing the apps, and the potential for exposure to "age-inappropriate experiences".

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Each of my higher education French classes had a different teacher, and despite their best efforts, they were inadequately prepared.

From Salon • Jan. 18, 2026

“The City cannot afford an additional $1.5 billion hit in 2028 because city officials inadequately protected taxpayers in 2025.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 2, 2025

Unfortunately, many classroom teachers feel inadequately prepared to teach music, and classroom teachers’ use of music varies widely according to prior exposure to music.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin