adequate
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Many states and big social-media companies already have such bans, but critics say they are ineffective and don’t have adequate punishments.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
California ranked 19th in academic growth among the 38 states with adequate math data.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
The ICO's investigation found South Staffordshire failed to bring in adequate security controls under UK data protection law, which allowed the hackers to get administrator access.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
"Healthy aging probably is best pursued through adequate amounts of both aerobic and muscle-strengthening physical activities. When we no longer can get out of the chair and move around, we are in trouble."
From Science Daily • May 12, 2026
In one of the most tragic cases of endrin poisoning there was no apparent carelessness; efforts had been made to take precautions apparently considered adequate.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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