adequate

Example Sentences

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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

When people can’t afford a visit to a primary-care doctor or they lack adequate health insurance, they end up in emergency rooms.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

"Parens patriae" or "father of the people" powers, existed "to secure a child's protection and safety from serious harm where there is no adequate mechanism available", they said.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

All results came back negative but early assessments indicated the birds had not received adequate care, according to authorities.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

The Department of Health and Human Services launched an investigation and concluded that the study’s consent forms “failed to provide an adequate description” of the different levels of lead abatement in the homes.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot