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insufficient

[in-suh-fish-uhnt] / ˌɪn səˈfɪʃ ənt /


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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




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