underprepared

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Recent Examples of underprepared The bird flu virus circulating among cows, poultry and wild birds isn't yet a threat to the general public, but experts say if and when that will change is impossible to predict — and that if things do get bad, the U.S. is probably underprepared. Caitlin Owens, Axios, 10 Jan. 2025 The Texas grid was also underprepared for ice storms during the winter of 2023. Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025 An accompanying investigation delves into how people in assisted living facilities are getting sicker, and how underprepared Wisconsin is to handle their care. Lainey Seyler, Journal Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024 From a drop in the quality of offerings to an overwhelmed, understaffed and underprepared team, there are a number of potential risks that must immediately be addressed during a rapid growth phase to ensure the business can be sustained for the short and long term. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for underprepared

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“Underprepared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underprepared. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.

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