adequately
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For 30-somethings who are struggling to afford childcare and save adequately for retirement, WA Cares offers twofold support.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
In some cases, professors were told they could adjust grading approaches if students could no longer adequately prepare for exams without access to Canvas materials.
From Salon • May 9, 2026
Some asked the judge to reject the plea agreement, saying they didn’t believe it adequately provided justice.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
In her statement, Cherfilus-McCormick said the panel did not allow her lawyer to adequately prepare her defence and launched the investigation while she was fighting a criminal case, which ultimately "prevented me from defending myself".
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
"That isn't the problem, my boy. You just aren't prepared for work under our industrial conditions. Later, perhaps, but not now. And remember, you'll be adequately compensated for your experience."
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
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