adequate
Example Sentences
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It carried out a survey of UK fire services which suggested that 81% have had to change their emergency response plans due to concerns over adequate water supplies.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
Gulf Coast due to a lack of adequate storage capacity.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
That creates particular risks for family members, caregivers, and health workers, especially when patients are being treated in hospitals without adequate infection control.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026
The lack of adequate explanation does seem to be a sin of omission by “The Battle to Breathe,” especially given the narrative that leads us to the development of Trikafta.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
Jeans and a flowery blouse that wasn’t her style, but the clothes were adequate.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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