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Recent Examples of sufficient
This will provide the young tree with sufficient space to expand its roots and thrive.
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
And, borrowers are also expected to have sufficient income to support repayment.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Winning in court is necessary but not sufficient.
—Mark Minevich, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
Concerns about providing sufficient future power for new centers there have led to a six-year waiting period for new projects.
—Mehdi Paryavi, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
And, borrowers are also expected to have sufficient income to support repayment.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Winning in court is necessary but not sufficient.
—Mark Minevich, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
Concerns about providing sufficient future power for new centers there have led to a six-year waiting period for new projects.
—Mehdi Paryavi, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sufficient
Adjective
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In an earlier conversation with CT Mirror, Stone said the Tolland facility would have had adequate space for both indoor and outdoor recreation and that its location near the University of Connecticut’s Storrs campus could have allowed for mentorship opportunities through the university.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2026
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The camerawork is adequate, but never lifts the movie to a greater aesthetic delight.—
Lé Baltar,
IndieWire,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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If a teammate pushes for an answer, share your requirements and propose a reasonable timeframe that respects both schedules.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Jayson Tatum defied reasonable expectations to return from a torn Achilles in under a year and have vaulted the Celtics from fun underdog story to bonafide title contenders.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Given the magnitude of financial influence in modern campaigns, the public deserves a direct say in whether this system is acceptable.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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But October 7th also contributed to this by raising the bar of what level of violence is considered acceptable in the West Bank.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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While Adam Poole facially resembles Scheider, he is only allowed to do so much and does so in a satisfactory way.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
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The regulations allow the stewards to take other circumstances, like satisfactory lap times, into consideration.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Other reviews say the smell is powdery and clean, which is tolerable for swiping it on daily.—
Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
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During that window, sour and bitter foods can taste sweet, making meals more tolerable.—
Ivan Taylor,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Their rubber outsole has decent traction to get me there and back (way better than flip flops), and the interior synthetic dries quickly.—
Lisa Jhung,
Outside,
11 Mar. 2026
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Whether for noshing in their natural, juicy and delicious form, or for turning into any number of tasty dishes—applesauce, apple pie, apple butter, and so many more—apples are a relatively inexpensive fruit that typically have a decent shelf life and convenience factor that’s hard to beat.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Sufficient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sufficient. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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