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The phrase "substantially inadequate" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe something that is significantly lacking or insufficient in quality, quantity, or effectiveness.
Example: "The report was deemed substantially inadequate, failing to meet the required standards for accuracy and detail."
Alternatives: "significantly insufficient" or "considerably lacking."
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The council called this fund "substantially inadequate".
In all but one of the cases, the investigations conducted prior to the child's death were "substantially inadequate and incomplete," the report said.
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However, Astra said the new terms offered were "inadequate, substantially undervalue AstraZeneca and are not a basis on which to engage with Pfizer".
But Astra said the new terms offered were, "inadequate, substantially undervalue AstraZeneca and are not a basis on which to engage with Pfizer".
David E.I. Pyott, Allergan's chief executive and chairman, said in a news release that Valeant's offer is "grossly inadequate, substantially undervalues Allergan and is not in the best interests of Allergan and its stockholders".
Allergan chief David E.I. Pyott said in a news release that the offer is "grossly inadequate, substantially undervalues Allergan and is not in the best interests of Allergan and its stockholders".
Late last year, Talbots rebuffed a bid of $3 a share as inadequate and substantially undervaluing the company.
Talbots also previously balked at a bid of $3 a share, saying it was "inadequate and substantially undervalues the company".
The group also called on the government to "substantially widen" the "woefully inadequate" availability of MBCT on the NHS for adults with a history of depression on the basis that it "significantly reduces risk of relapse".
EA's Offer price is inadequate and substantially undervalues the Company.
While our findings using conventional oral smears are broadly comparable to those obtained with LBC, the latter appears to reduce substantially the frequency of inadequate samples.
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