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sufficiency

[suh-fish-uhn-see] / səˈfɪʃ ən si /
NOUN
adequacy
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They also reported bigger drops in food sufficiency among adults ages 25 to 44, who tend to be higher-propensity sport bettors compared with other age groups.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

As for threats, when you resort to them, you’re revealing you are uncertain of the sufficiency of your power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

"I'm a sleep physiologist who understands the health benefits of sleep, but the strength of the association between sleep sufficiency and life expectancy was remarkable to me."

From Science Daily • Jan. 10, 2026

Ms Wong said at the time that Mr Binskin would examine the "sufficiency and appropriateness of the steps taken by the Israeli government" in relation to the incident.

From BBC • Aug. 2, 2024

Almost any exhibition of complete self sufficiency draws a stunned tribute from me.

From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald




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