suffice

Example Sentences

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

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

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 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

By the time I reached ten, I realized counting was not going to suffice.

From "Bronx Masquerade" by Nikki Grimes