substandard

Example Sentences

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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

Far too many children are still assigned to substandard schools, and too many remain unable to read or do math at grade level.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 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

"We feel like we're being treated substandard... they have absolutely no interest in talking to us," Thomas said.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

The cow retreated a few steps and regarded him with watery, mooning eyes that indicated a massively substandard intelligence.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols