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Recent Examples of sufficient
Water the plant deeply and slowly at the base rather than overhead, as this will ensure the roots receive sufficient nourishment and help prevent diseases that can arise from wet foliage.
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026
The judge ruled prosecutors presented sufficient evidence that Tollefsen was involved in creating the unsafe warehouse environment where the explosion occurred.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026
Ripley, the only soldier with sufficient demolition experience, single-handedly moved 500 pounds of explosives beneath the bridge over the course of several hours.
—Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 18 June 2026
In April 2023, the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office confirmed there was an ongoing investigation, but the DA said there ultimately was not sufficient evidence to charge him with any wrongdoing.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026
The judge ruled prosecutors presented sufficient evidence that Tollefsen was involved in creating the unsafe warehouse environment where the explosion occurred.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026
Ripley, the only soldier with sufficient demolition experience, single-handedly moved 500 pounds of explosives beneath the bridge over the course of several hours.
—Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 18 June 2026
In April 2023, the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office confirmed there was an ongoing investigation, but the DA said there ultimately was not sufficient evidence to charge him with any wrongdoing.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sufficient
Adjective
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Keep the Mature Size of Dahlias in Mind Many dahlias, grown in fertile soil with adequate irrigation, will reach 4-5 feet tall or more, becoming very large plants.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
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Kit O'Doherty, founder of the nonprofit Partners in Animal Care & Compassion, claims the shelter has engaged in improper euthanasia practices, failed to provide adequate care for animals and retaliated against volunteers and advocates who raised concerns.—
Maddie White,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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This is worth remembering amid perhaps reasonable excitement about the World Cup.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Fortunately, this month New York’s Legislature passed the bipartisan Responsible Data Center Development Act placing a 1-year moratorium on data center development while reasonable safeguards are created.—
Liz Krueger,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
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Hating a people is never acceptable.—
Adam Abutaa,
Sun Sentinel,
21 June 2026
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The same reservations, of course, apply to RealD 3D in standard theaters – acceptable in laser projection, avoid if not.—
Benny Har-Even,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Iran hawks and an array of dissidents and mainstream voices within the Republican Party have cast doubt on whether the agreement secured satisfactory concessions from Iran.—
Matthew Kelly
Updated June 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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In several tweets shared to X on Monday, June 15, the 44-year-old former professional soccer player called out the company for allegedly delaying a flight and not resolving the issue in a satisfactory manner.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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The charging-time penalty the new method imposes could be less than three seconds per session—a pretty tolerable penalty for a potential gain of two or three extra years of useful battery life.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
17 June 2026
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Siegel points out that the lower 4 mg retatrutide dose yielded a 19 percent body weight reduction, with a significantly lower rate of discontinuation, suggesting this may be a more tolerable option for many.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
8 June 2026
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There is still a decent spread amongst model guidance, but a track farther north would result in a better chance of severe weather, while a track farther south would lead to more general rain showers and thunderstorms.—
Trey Fulbright,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Accompaniment assigns first priority to those in greatest need and those most likely to be left out of dignified and decent treatment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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“Sufficient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sufficient. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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