adequate
Example Sentences
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California ranked 19th in academic growth among the 38 states with adequate math data.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
"Healthy aging probably is best pursued through adequate amounts of both aerobic and muscle-strengthening physical activities. When we no longer can get out of the chair and move around, we are in trouble."
From Science Daily • May 12, 2026
"I'm not saying that they are adequate guardrails, but there are more guardrails in effect," he said.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
"If the measures are adequate, then I don't think people here are worried," his partner Isabel agreed.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
My education to that point had been adequate.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
Vocabulary lists containing adequate
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