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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are substandard" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe something that does not meet the expected quality or standard.
Example: "The products we received from the supplier are substandard and do not meet our quality requirements."
Alternatives: "are of poor quality" or "are below standard".
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"The conditions in this bunker are substandard," Mr. Suozzi said.
Of course, some legal aid lawyers are substandard.
"It should force people that are substandard out of this industry".
Lots of them are substandard and people take one or two pills, until they feel better".
How will technology allow patients to see which GPs and doctors are substandard?
At the same time, many factory buildings are substandard and unsafe.
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It is substandard, for sure".
Their record (28-23) isubstandardrd.
That is substandard for elite football.
Often the care here was substandard.
Life in the subgrade can be substandard.
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