be insufficient

Example Sentences

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But they said that alone would be insufficient.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

Even Meta’s substantial operational cash flows—over $100 billion in the past 12 months—will be insufficient to fund the efforts.

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026

Travel agents say medical coverage on the cards, including evacuation back to the U.S., can be insufficient.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 8, 2025

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

From BBC • Oct. 4, 2025

Fly any slower, and the airflow over the wings would be insufficient to keep the plane in the sky.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin