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 peso has weakened in recent months due to the graft controversy surrounding how public funds meant for flood-control infrastructure allegedly went toward substandard or nonexistent projects.

From The Wall Street Journal

Tenants who want to leave can give two months' notice, which the government says will prevent tenants paying rent for substandard properties.

From BBC

The government says this will "end the injustice of tenants being trapped paying rent for substandard properties".

From BBC