inadequately

Example Sentences

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But inadequately supervised markets can upend the economy, as the global financial crisis of 2007-09 demonstrated.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Meta also "inadequately" identified the risks of children under 13 accessing the apps, and the potential for exposure to "age-inappropriate experiences".

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Each of my higher education French classes had a different teacher, and despite their best efforts, they were inadequately prepared.

From Salon • Jan. 18, 2026

The Department of Health and Social Care said people's lives were being put at risk by "inadequately trained operators in the cosmetic sector" and the government was looking into new regulations.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2025

The inadequately studied procedure was marketed as a cure for the suffering of contact lens wearers.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis