substandard
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He was shocked by the Venezuelan government’s response, as well as the substandard construction that led buildings to collapse.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
As a result, many working-class Korean and Latino immigrant households lived side by side and often confronted similar challenges, including substandard housing conditions, landlord abuses and underfunded public schools.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
Fabio Gutierrez, a 34-year-old minibus driver, spent over $1,000 to repair the damage caused to his engine by the substandard fuel.
From Barron's ● May 20, 2026
The government says this will end "the injustice of tenants being trapped paying rent for substandard properties".
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026
My modem was sadly outdated, my free service substandard; just dialing up took so long that I decided to go get myself a bowl of cereal while I waited.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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