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insufficient

[in-suh-fish-uhnt] / ˌɪn səˈfɪʃ ənt /


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Investigators ultimately said there was insufficient evidence to substantiate the allegations.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Supplements may be useful when dietary intake is insufficient or osteoporosis is present, but excessive intake should be avoided.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

Sheinbaum’s government has said the evidence supporting Rocha’s arrest and extradition is insufficient.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

"It didn't limit student use of AI in any way -- so, completely insufficient, inadequate."

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

I had no means of controlling where I was going—no rud­der, no sails, no motor, some oars but insufficient brawn.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel




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