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Recent Examples of sufficient
In today’s evolving digital landscape, relying solely on Google is no longer sufficient—especially for specific industries and audiences.
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Ines Nasri, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Antle argues this ruling is unlikely to prove sufficient.
—Amy Delaura, The Washington Examiner, 23 July 2025
The success of the Families on the Fly program will rely significantly on the TSA having sufficient resources to run the program, according to Stewart.
—AFAR Media, 23 July 2025
Trump has to prove there is sufficient cause to successfully remove Powell.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 22 July 2025
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Ines Nasri, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Antle argues this ruling is unlikely to prove sufficient.
—Amy Delaura, The Washington Examiner, 23 July 2025
The success of the Families on the Fly program will rely significantly on the TSA having sufficient resources to run the program, according to Stewart.
—AFAR Media, 23 July 2025
Trump has to prove there is sufficient cause to successfully remove Powell.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sufficient
Adjective
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However, other people who lived in the area said their wireless coverage was adequate and did not think constructing a new tower was necessary.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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For minimalists, a smaller organizer will be adequate and less obtrusive.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Isolated locations could face a reasonable worst-case scenario of five to seven inches or more, according to the weather service.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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There were a few reasonable opinion drafts, a couple of speeches with a Q&A transcribed, and one very excellent and complete essay on civil rights.—
Ezra Fox
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Blurring The Lines Of Academic Integrity As AI tools become more accessible, the boundary between acceptable support and academic dishonesty is increasingly unclear.—
Ulrich Boser,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Saucy barbecue chicken, ham, and, yes, pineapple, are all acceptable.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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One factor that now seems to ensure a satisfactory resolution for both parties is the resurrection of the NFL’s interest in taking an equity stake in ESPN, rumors of which first began circulating in early 2024.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
25 July 2025
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The plane’s fuel was tested and found to be of satisfactory quality, and no significant bird activity is observed in the vicinity of the flight path, according to the report.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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The heat wave should break on July 30, when a storm system will move into the area and knock temperatures down to more tolerable levels for at least a few days.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
28 July 2025
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That would make the cost of his own fiscal agenda appear more tolerable.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Either could be combined with a trade-in if Google is running a decent deal.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Just the nicest, most talented, and most decent kid around.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
29 July 2025
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“Sufficient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sufficient. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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