underserved
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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“The presence of branches is critical for traditionally underserved communities, so they are not forced to rely upon expensive payday lenders or check cashers,” the group wrote in its recent letter.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
“UC Davis is fully committed to meeting the critical healthcare needs of California, particularly those in underserved and under-resourced areas,” the school said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
But the company made a big strategic misstep, experts say, by focusing on mainstream routes instead of winning over customers who were looking to fly out of underserved locations.
From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026
Modernization of rules costs taxpayers nothing, gives purpose to underused spaces in rural and underserved areas, and makes efficient use of high-density urban buildings.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
The idea was to use fencing to not only teach a remarkable full-body sport, but also to teach life skills to underserved children from the New York City area.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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