deficient

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These provide calories but lack the sterols bees need, leaving colonies nutritionally deficient.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

The county conducted an audit of Harm Reduction-SD in April 2023 that revealed “significant financial control weaknesses including insufficient bank reconciliations and a deficient general ledger,” prosecutors allege.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

“Our animals and us are actually super deficient in light, especially the most healing wavelengths that we have,” says Jackie Jolie, CEO of AnimaSol.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

"If it turns out the shipowners were deficient, they will expect the full force of the law," Lopez told reporters.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

“No,” said Mr. Knightley, nearly at the same time; “you are not often deficient; not often deficient either in manner or comprehension. I think you understand me, therefore.”

From "Emma" by Jane Austen