deficient
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Vomiting was only reported in the deficient group, although researchers said the difference was too small to be considered statistically significant.
From Science Daily • May 20, 2026
The Texas Department of State Health Services found Camp Mystic’s emergency plans deficient; the camp plans to use a neighboring site.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
A panel of medical experts, asked by prosecutors to investigate Maradona's medical team, said the treatment he received at his home was "deficient and reckless".
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
The agreement Barnett reached with LaBeouf “contained a deficient and unlawful NDA that is unenforceable,” under California’s Stand Together Against Non-Disclosure Act, according to the complaint.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
Both Call and the Captain seemed to regard me as mentally deficient, since I couldn’t appreciate their marvelous humor.
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
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