adequately

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Last month, her family took legal action against the Los Angeles Unified School District, alleging that school officials failed to investigate reports of bullying, adequately supervise student interactions or implement effective safety measures.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

"Despite many lessons over several years, unfortunately, I am still unable to express myself adequately in French," he said in a statement.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Adult children who received generous gifts early, only to find themselves supporting parents financially in their 80s because the parents didn’t adequately plan for healthcare costs or longevity.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

Health experts have raised concerns about the chemicals used in them, with warnings that their long-term use has not been adequately studied.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

They were unpleasant enough, these private inquisitions, but I cannot find words to adequately express the torments I suffered when he chose to ply this art of his in public.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt