sufficient

Example Sentences

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“I think we have sufficient capacity to meet the forecast that we intend. Is that the right number? Probably not, but we will see.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Sarah said that Lily's Austrian passport states she was born in Britain, and that she also offered to show her birth certificate as proof, but was told this wouldn't be sufficient.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

The piece argues that Pratt showed sufficient composure and charm while displaying deference to moderators and occasionally yielding speaking time to Bass, though the article notes he occasionally lapsed into mockery and made unsubstantiated characterizations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

“When sufficient admissible evidence exists to charge persons involved in public corruption, as required by the Justice Manual, the Puerto Rico U.S. Attorney’s Office will aggressively pursue such charges,” she wrote.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

Then he spoke of two matters, each sufficient to shake the core of our young lives.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam