be insufficient

Example Sentences

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Some of these parents on Tuesday were cautiously encouraged while concerned that the proposed steps might be insufficient.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

But as a result of the 2019 law, Flagstar warned that “the level of income generated by the property may be insufficient to qualify for refinancing at maturity.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

Even if growth remains the same, that would likely be insufficient for the market.

From Barron's • Dec. 24, 2025

“Unguided chatbot responses, for example, cannot be neatly constrained. Attempts to do so will either be insufficient or entangle developers in a morass of third-rail social issues.”

From Salon • Aug. 14, 2025

And she knew that her nature would have to answer for her, and she was terrified that what he saw in her would be insufficient.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman