undermanned
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This cheerless club was grouchily owned, poorly assembled, haphazardly managed, chronically undermanned, and, worst of all, dull.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026
The investigations reveal undermanned departments and under-trained sailors, who appear to have grown accustomed to operating that way.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026
Riding high with a 7-2 record and playing against an undermanned and seemingly overwhelmed team, the Lakers got boat raced by Atlanta on Nov. 8.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 1, 2025
According to Mr Kessler, such an operation would further stretch an already overburdened and undermanned Secret Service.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2025
The Watch now had garrisons at Icemark, Long Barrow, Sable Hall, Greyguard, and Deep Lake, all badly undermanned, but ten castles still stood empty and abandoned.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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