substandard

Example Sentences

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While the Snicko controversy is unsatisfactory for a series of this magnitude, it pales in comparison to the substandard nature of England's performance.

From BBC

The controversy, which centers on public funds earmarked for flood-control infrastructure allegedly going toward substandard or nonexistent projects, is also pressuring portfolio flows and local assets.

From The Wall Street Journal

"I assure the public that we will chase to the end the accountability of any contractors using substandard scaffolding mesh," Linn was quoted as saying.

From BBC

"The responsible culprits tried to mix up substandard net with qualified nets so as to cheat inspection and law enforcement agencies," Lee said, calling the suspects "evil".

From Barron's

Authorities say substandard mesh and plastic sheets on the buildings' windows may have spread the blaze, which raged for more than a day in some blocks.

From BBC