insufficient
Example Sentences
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On Monday, he said a temporary ceasefire proposal being circulated was insufficient.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
This was later raised to about 520,000 naira after protests but she says this was insufficient to secure alternative housing.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
That lawsuit was dismissed in June, with Liman finding the claims legally insufficient.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
The panel concludes that “there is insufficient evidence to support a finding of misconduct measured against the standard of beyond a reasonable doubt.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
“I’m sure he knew your parents would return soon, leaving insufficient time to discover another remedy.”
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
Vocabulary lists containing insufficient
Figurative Language in King's "I Have a Dream" Speech (1963)
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Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" Speech (1963)
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