suffice
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"Given the nature and gravity of the offences, only a substantial prison sentence will suffice," said the court in Assen, in the north of the country.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
"Given the nature and gravity of the offences, only a substantial prison sentence will suffice," said the court in Assen, in the north of the Netherlands.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
A couple of examples related to Colossal should suffice.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
An email, which they had until the end of the month to send, would suffice.
From Salon • May 10, 2026
I jammed my hands into the pockets of my jeans, hoping my explanation would suffice, but Faith just sat there waiting, expecting more.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
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