substandard
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That outbreak, in Hammanskraal, was linked to substandard water purification practices.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
Resident Sher Ahmed blamed "substandard construction materials" for the tragedy and called for an investigation.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
Executive Director Sara Haji referenced other pending lawsuits addressing allegations such as medical neglect, retaliation and substandard food and water.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
Six years ago, in an attempt to push local manufacturing and keep substandard toys out of its market, India raised tariffs on imported toys from 20% to 60% and eventually to 70%.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
You've probably regressed completely by now, living in that substandard old house with only your mother for company.
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
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