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The phrase "a combination of poor" is not complete and lacks context, making it difficult to determine its correctness in written English.
It can be used when discussing factors or elements that contribute to a negative outcome or situation, but it typically requires additional information to be fully clear.
Example: "The project's failure was due to a combination of poor planning and inadequate resources."
Alternatives: "a mix of inadequate" or "a blend of subpar".
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Drug users are being exposed to significant and avoidable risks by a combination of poor policy and a lack of any real enforcement combined with zero quality control.
Curry is playing 23.1 minutes a game because of a combination of poor conditioning and foul trouble.
A win and a combination of poor results by FC Dallas and Seattle will put Vancouver directly in playoff qualification.
A combination of poor finishing, and great shot-stopping from Schalke's goalie, Manuel Neuer, kept the half scoreless.
It resulted from a combination of poor weather, a rejuvenated Novak Djokovic and Nadal's own palpable frustration.
Because of a combination of poor performance and investor withdrawals, the fund had $2.4 billion in assets on March 31, down from $8.3 billion in late 2007.
That they didn't get one was due to a combination of poor finishing and the woodwork, which denied Brian Stock's second-half free-kick.
A combination of poor market returns and low interest rates, which will make the present value of pension obligations look much larger, threatens the health of many plans.
Glavine is 5-6 with a 4.82 E.R.A. and has lost three straight starts, a combination of poor pitching, blister problems and elbow pain.
It is understood that by 2004, due to a combination of poor performance and the withdrawals that were being made, the money had run out.
A combination of poor finishing and staunch defending ensured the tie finished goalless after 90 minutes and went into extra-time.
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