underfed

Example Sentences

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The Childcare Offer unfortunately underfunds so we're losing money.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2025

The state underfunds special education by an estimated $400 million.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 17, 2023

It extracts data instead of raw materials—and undermines and underfunds local infrastructure and skills.

From Science Magazine • Jun. 5, 2022

Activists have argued that Massachusetts underfunds nursing homes and other related long-term care industries, with low wages contributing to a significant workforce shortage.

From Washington Times • Feb. 11, 2020

According to the nonpartisan Civic Federation, that budget underfunds state agencies by $470 million.

From Chicago Tribune • Nov. 5, 2014