be insufficient

Example Sentences

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“If this resilience were confirmed in the current circumstance, the expected drag on aggregate demand might be insufficient to eliminate the growing risk of inflation settling above target over the medium term,” the account said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 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

The National Cancer Institute’s $30,000 grant had turned out to be insufficient to cover new demands for shielding and other safety provisions.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik