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Still, the understaffed police department has a few hurdles to cross before reaching full compliance with the judge’s expectations.
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Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
That tense hospital drama covered a day-in-the life of a dedicated surgical nurse in an understaffed ward.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
Even before the layoffs, critics said the office was understaffed and moved too slowly.
—Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Having only three crew members on the ISS means the station is temporarily understaffed.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
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Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
That tense hospital drama covered a day-in-the life of a dedicated surgical nurse in an understaffed ward.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
Even before the layoffs, critics said the office was understaffed and moved too slowly.
—Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Having only three crew members on the ISS means the station is temporarily understaffed.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Understaffed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/understaffed. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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