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ill-equipped

[il-i-kwipt] / ˈɪl ɪˈkwɪpt /




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The problem is that the governance structures in these companies are adolescent at best, ill-equipped to handle their rapid rate of revenue growth, their evolving business models, and their swiftly changing capital structures.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

He claimed Dale was "ill-equipped" for the prison environment and more vulnerable than others.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

If you do end up with an ill-equipped manager, there are likely lessons to be learned from that experience, too, as you move to find a better fit elsewhere.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 30, 2025

We were approached by two hikers who were — teeth clattering incessantly and clothes soaked — ill-equipped for the evening.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

The Turks were also fighting the Russians in the wild mountains of the Caucasus, where an ill-equipped Turkish army suffered severely as the opposing sides struck at each other again and again.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman




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