adequately
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Last month, her family took legal action against the Los Angeles Unified School District, alleging that school officials failed to investigate reports of bullying, adequately supervise student interactions or implement effective safety measures.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
He later apologised and said he was unable to express himself "adequately" in French - an official language in Canada - despite taking lessons over the years.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
Adult children who received generous gifts early, only to find themselves supporting parents financially in their 80s because the parents didn’t adequately plan for healthcare costs or longevity.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026
Compounding all three is a risk that futures markets aren’t adequately pricing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
We check the blood levels of certain enzymes periodically in order to make sure that the liver is handling the strain adequately.
From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick
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