substandard

Example Sentences

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Another said that some of her colleagues felt the need to "hard sell" private work and make NHS treatment look substandard.

From BBC

The England and Wales Cricket Board's review came after this winter's 4-1 Ashes defeat, a tour blighted by poor planning, substandard performances and off-field issues.

From BBC

McCullum, director of cricket Rob Key and Test captain Ben Stokes are to remain in their posts despite the 4-1 Test defeat in Australia, a tour blighted by poor planning, substandard performances and off-field issues.

From BBC

The label moved to Los Angeles, allegedly to be closer to the film industry but also to evade worker discontent with “substandard royalty rates.”

From The Wall Street Journal

For decades, agricultural laborers had lived in substandard housing and were paid terrible wages.

From Los Angeles Times