be insufficient

Example Sentences

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The MTA has planned contingency shuttle buses, but is already warning that they will be insufficient.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

But they said that alone would be insufficient.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

Even if growth remains the same, that would likely be insufficient for the market.

From Barron's • Dec. 24, 2025

The ORR found the assessment to be insufficient and wrote to GWR about its concerns.

From BBC • Oct. 4, 2025

And she knew that her nature would have to answer for her, and she was terrified that what he saw in her would be insufficient.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman