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We talked about the chronic under-resourcing of the poor, or really of most Americans at this point.

From Salon • May 26, 2025

Chronic under-resourcing compounds that toll: For every five defendants facing criminal charges in the United States, about four will be unable to pay for a private attorney.

From Slate • Jan. 4, 2023

The committee added that "under-resourcing of the evacuation effort in a crucial period likely cost hundreds of people their chance to leave the country, and as a result likely cost lives".

From BBC • Jul. 29, 2022

"The conflict's lasting impact on deprivation, opportunities and investment, under-resourcing of communities and essential services was widely discussed," it said.

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2021

"It is impossible to exaggerate the difficulties created by the chronic under-resourcing of the CPA's efforts," Bremer said in a statement, made public Friday, to an inquiry examining Britain's role in the war.

From Reuters • May 28, 2010