underfunded
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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If people want a quicker count, then push lawmakers in Sacramento to spend more on the consistently underfunded election offices that tally the results in California’s 58 counties.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026
Experts say corruption, poor intelligence sharing and underfunded local policing have hampered efforts to tackle the various crises.
From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026
On the ground level, this means community volunteer efforts like neighborhood environmental cleanups, helping food pantries distribute sustenance to families in need and volunteers assisting underfunded local libraries.
From Salon • Dec. 20, 2025
In fact, Chicago’s underfunded public pension system adversely affects its credit rating and also increases borrowing costs.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 3, 2025
TB programs in developing nations are generally underfunded, resulting in weak delivery systems for treatment and prevention.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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