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suffice

[suh-fahys, -fahyz] / səˈfaɪs, -ˈfaɪz /


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An email, which they had until the end of the month to send, would suffice.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

They just hoped he would bash enough home runs to make up for it—around 30 would suffice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

With most people’s finances, this will suffice to keep them safe from schemers and bad actors.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

A score of a difference at the end will suffice for Scotland.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

No ordinary clasp would suffice for such a weight, so the greatcloak was held in place by a matched pair of miniature lionesses crouching on his shoulders, as if poised to spring.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin




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