inadequate
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While prosecutors say Patterson should never be freed, they argue that if the appeal court disagreed, then it should at least increase the minimum sentence – calling 33 years "manifestly inadequate".
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
But former workers have described under-staffing, inadequate training and seeing specialist officers called in to deal with serious incidents on numerous occasions.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
On the other side, the prosecution has appealed against Patterson's sentence, saying the non-parole period of 33 years imposed by the judge was "manifestly inadequate".
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
Experts later determined she suffered from severe anemia; blood clots in both wings and one kidney; liver and lung abnormalities; and inadequate bone marrow response.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
As a result these powerful substances could easily penetrate the inadequate defenses of the body.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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