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adequate

[ad-i-kwit] / ˈæd ɪ kwɪt /


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Mice consuming more arginine experienced less severe symptoms from viral infections, suggesting that adequate levels of the amino acid helped support the body's immune defenses.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 15, 2026

The court prosecutes individuals accused of the gravest atrocities and acts as a last resort when countries do not have adequate legal systems to ensure accountability.

From Barron's ● Nov. 13, 2026

She claimed agency workers often lacked adequate training and detailed knowledge of individual children, making it harder to identify patterns of risk and protect them.

From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026

Address issues like guardrails, adequate lighting and slip-resistant decking.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 11, 2026

Cape Cod was an adequate place for Swift to start.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield


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