unequipped
Example Sentences
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Studies have found that camera-equipped officers make more arrests and draw fewer complaints than their unequipped colleagues, while other research suggests they use force less often.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
"The Department for Education had this evidence ahead of Benedict's inquest in July. They know what needs to be done – yet schools remain unequipped."
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2025
“These specialized services exist for a reason — they meet needs that general services often overlook or are unequipped to address.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2025
The resulting damage exemplifies the fragility of infrastructure everywhere, and the extent of our reliance on systems that are unequipped for a future of increasingly intense disasters.
From Slate ● Nov. 2, 2024
I felt extremely shy, wary of committing a faux pas, and unequipped to participate in the high-flown and rapid-fire conversations.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
