ill-equipped

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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

Even the most privileged among us occasionally find ourselves adrift and ill-equipped to deal with our own capsized lives.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

State agencies, however, were ill-equipped to accommodate the order.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

As well as being ill-equipped for the challenges they faced on the field, the visitors seemed surprised by the hostile attention they received from the Australian media, particularly at the beginning of the tour.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

C.P. had toured their crumbling and ill-equipped schools.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson