unprepared

Example Sentences

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More than 1,100 University of California math and science professors are urging UC regents to reinstate college-entrance exams, saying that unprepared students are lowering academic standards and draining teaching resources.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Becerra appeared unprepared for the speed at which voters and others gravitated toward him.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

"The climate we are living in today is simply not the one we grew up with, and our buildings and infrastructure are woefully unprepared for what's next," warned Prof Otto.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Health insurance is the single biggest expense most laid-off households are unprepared for, and the time to understand your options is before you need them, not after.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Arms stretched out before her, eyes shut, breath held, Anya was wholly unprepared for what she hit when she landed.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack