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adequate

[ad-i-kwit] / ˈæd ɪ kwɪt /


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Partnerships with Chinese carmakers "cannot, on their own, be considered an adequate answer," he added.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

The shooting incident at the Washington Hilton has prompted concerns about whether the Secret Service provided adequate protection.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

In March, Antonelli—who is now a perfectly adequate 5 feet 8 inches tall—became the first Italian driver to win a Grand Prix race in two decades.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Among the issues they reported were staffing shortages that left police recruits without adequate firearms training, and unsafe training protocols and working conditions, according to the lawsuits.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

“I used to pray to God to make me just like him. Smart and righteous and adequate to His will,” I confessed.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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