undermanned
Example Sentences
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This cheerless club was grouchily owned, poorly assembled, haphazardly managed, chronically undermanned, and, worst of all, dull.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026
The investigations reveal undermanned departments and under-trained sailors, who appear to have grown accustomed to operating that way.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026
According to Mr Kessler, such an operation would further stretch an already overburdened and undermanned Secret Service.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2025
The Lakers, who have lost three in a row, close out a trip Friday in Denver — another tough game where the Lakers will be severely undermanned.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 13, 2025
The Watch now had garrisons at Icemark, Long Barrow, Sable Hall, Greyguard, and Deep Lake, all badly undermanned, but ten castles still stood empty and abandoned.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
