poorly

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Poorly drafted emergency-power laws, some dating back to the early days of the Republic, are unexploded ordnance that could blow up the constitutional order.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Poorly designed flight control software was blamed for the crashes.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

Speaking to the BBC, Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds said: "Poorly performing water bosses should not be receiving a bonus and South East water is the poorest performer."

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

Poorly treated acute pain can sometimes turn into centralized, chronic pain, and a peripherally-functioning medication like suzetrigine should have no relevance to that.

From Salon • Feb. 10, 2025

Poorly equipped, with little training and less combat experience, the Americans had simple orders: hold their ground, or the British would have a quick march into the capital.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis