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 • Oct. 22, 2025
“These specialized services exist for a reason — they meet needs that general services often overlook or are unequipped to address.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2025
The resulting damage exemplifies the fragility of infrastructure everywhere, and the extent of our reliance on systems that are unequipped for a future of increasingly intense disasters.
From Slate • Nov. 2, 2024
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 • Apr. 13, 2024
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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