insufficiently

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Here the author acknowledges that his earlier portraits of Epstein “dealt insufficiently with the anti-Semitism Brian always faced” and understated “his predicament as a gay man in a savagely homophobic world.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

She makes some insufficiently careful decisions, but those around her tend to overreact.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Sharp price spikes, however, can “still pressure utilities that are insufficiently hedged, potentially leading to earnings volatility or delayed cost recovery,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 22, 2026

Researchers say, however, that these devices are essential to supplement official data that they view as fragmented and insufficiently independent.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

“All these shameful faces. Perhaps,” he said more coolly, “some of you are ashamed at how insufficiently you were prepared for yesterday’s lesson.”

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt