Example Sentences

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“Hot tubs can be a source of Legionella growth and transmission when they are inadequately maintained and operated,” the CDC said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Meta also "inadequately" identified the risks of children under 13 accessing the apps, and the potential for exposure to "age-inappropriate experiences".

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

It described the bank’s story as one of operating underperformance, noting that it is overvalued relative to fundamentals and inadequately prepared for future challenges.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

"These aren't just statistics, they're preventable tragedies and it leaves families devastated when risks are inadequately assessed and victims are left exposed," lawyer Matthew Jury, whose firm has been approached by relatives, told the BBC.

From BBC • Aug. 26, 2025

Although the Food and Drug Administration permits no residues of pesticides in milk, its restrictions are not only inadequately policed but they apply solely to interstate shipments.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson