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adequately

[ad-i-kwit-lee] / ˈæd ɪ kwɪt li /


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Mangione's lawyers requested the delays because they argued the tight turnaround would make it impossible to prepare adequately for both.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

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

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

“She’s adequately covered. I made her wear her dungarees,” Teddy said.

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger