be insufficient
Example Sentences
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Some of these parents on Tuesday were cautiously encouraged while concerned that the proposed steps might be insufficient.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
The wide-ranging proposals say reactive action would be insufficient, and online marketplaces would need to "act with due care to prevent, identify and remove dangerous products being sold via their platforms".
From BBC • Apr. 15, 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 National Cancer Institute’s $30,000 grant had turned out to be insufficient to cover new demands for shielding and other safety provisions.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
