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be insufficient

VERB

want

Synonyms

STRONGEST

call for demand require

STRONG

miss starve

WEAK

be deficient be deprived of be found wanting be poor be short of be without fall short in have need of stand in need of

Antonyms

WEAK

despise dislike hate have

Example Sentences

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Some of these parents on Tuesday were cautiously encouraged while concerned that the proposed steps might be insufficient.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

But as a result of the 2019 law, Flagstar warned that “the level of income generated by the property may be insufficient to qualify for refinancing at maturity.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 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

be insufficient

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