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suffice

[suh-fahys, -fahyz] / səˈfaɪs, -ˈfaɪz /


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A couple of examples related to Colossal should suffice.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

"I can't go into the detail of what was in that brief but suffice it to say that we had to investigate how those processes had been executed," she said.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

With economic growth running around 1%, the oil price hitting $125 or higher could suffice to tip Europe into recession, said Neil Shearing, chief economist at Capital Economics in London.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

“I anticipate that most, if not all, states will eventually issue forms of identification that suffice to establish lawful presence.”

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026

“There will be no more Houses. The emblem, shield, and colors of my noble ancestor, Salazar Slytherin, will suffice for everyone. Won’t they, Neville Longbottom?”

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling




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