substandard

Example Sentences

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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

Police say the mesh and plastic sheets used on the scaffolding were substandard, and that windows were wrapped in highly flammable styrofoam.

From BBC

The city sought an expedited decision due to the “the level at which residents are suffering due to these unlawful and dangerously substandard conditions. Time should not be wasted.”

From Los Angeles Times

Officials counter that the state-of-the-art campus would replace substandard offerings and boost police morale beset by hiring and retention struggles following violent protests against racial injustice after George Floyd’s death in 2020.

From Seattle Times

The league plans to evaluate the performance of bat boys and bat girls and could ask for them to be replaced if their performance is considered substandard.

From Seattle Times