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

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

If the tiny homes are meant for the warrior center, there could be conflict with the court if it should deem them substandard.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

You must be willing to work long and hard at substandard wages.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt