unequipped
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Studies have found that camera-equipped officers make more arrests and draw fewer complaints than their unequipped colleagues, while other research suggests they use force less often.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
"The Department for Education had this evidence ahead of Benedict's inquest in July. They know what needs to be done – yet schools remain unequipped."
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2025
The lawsuit alleged the diabetes-alert dogs, for which Warren charged up to $27,000, “were often poorly trained, ill-behaved, and unequipped to help manage a life-threatening situation, rendering them little more than incredibly expensive pets.”
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 11, 2023
The outdated system is unequipped to handle rerouting involved in hundreds of cancellations, Santoro said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 28, 2022
She knows he’s caught between her and Dina, and utterly unequipped to handle either of them.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
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