unequipped
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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"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
“These specialized services exist for a reason — they meet needs that general services often overlook or are unequipped to address.”
From Los Angeles Times
The boat was made by local villagers and was unequipped with life jackets or other safety equipment, according to the Xinhua News Agency.
From Seattle Times
Stark helps coach fellow teachers at her school to support struggling students — something she used to feel unequipped to do, despite 20 years of teaching experience.
From Seattle Times
“The residents were wholly unprepared and financially unequipped to deal with this,” Newman said.
From Los Angeles Times
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