suffice

Example Sentences

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With economic growth running around 1%, the oil price hitting $125 or higher could suffice to tip Europe into recession, said Neil Shearing, chief economist at Capital Economics in London.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

“I anticipate that most, if not all, states will eventually issue forms of identification that suffice to establish lawful presence.”

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026

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

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

A 2% or 3% growth rate might suffice for your food and shelter costs, but bank on medical costs going up by at least 5% a year.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

I discuss this more later, but suffice it to say here that common standards create a flatter, more level playing field.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman