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substandard

[suhb-stan-derd] / sʌbˈstæn dərd /


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“I’m just trying to get me and my kids out of this town before it explodes,” growls Mary when Valerie presses her to punch up one of Al’s substandard scripts.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

McCullum, director of cricket Rob Key and Test captain Ben Stokes are to remain in their posts despite the 4-1 Test defeat in Australia, a tour blighted by poor planning, substandard performances and off-field issues.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Workers lived in substandard housing and were paid terrible wages, according to a Times obituary.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Allegations include around-the-clock working hours and substandard pay, breaches of safety measures and makeshift sleeping areas inside small workshops.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

If the androids had remained substandard, like the ancient q-40s made by Derain Associates—there would be no problem and no need of my skill.

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick




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