1
as in enough
in or to a degree or quantity that meets one's requirements or satisfaction
after eight tutoring sessions, I felt sufficiently prepared for the entrance exam
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2
as in good
in a satisfactory way
it's not great literature, but this whodunit is sufficiently suspenseful
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The sports moment of the year started out innocently enough: Jannik Sinner, already up a set at the French Open final on Sunday, led Carlos Alcaraz of Spain 3-0, in the second set.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
8 June 2025 -
Those of us lucky enough not to need the money can donate it directly from an IRA to the nonprofits of our choice.—
Liz Weston,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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Ours is set in a modern world while subverting the audiences expectations given the character has personified good since its inception.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 May 2024
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Ethics and dangers are obvious concerns, but it shouldn’t be overlooked that AI has the potential to do profound good beyond pithy conversation with some chatbot.—
Steven Aquino,
Forbes,
13 Nov. 2023
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Staying competitive means ensuring staff are adequately trained and can integrate complicated systems to provide comprehensive services.—
Jason Penkethman,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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But to adequately respond to the ever-worsening biodiversity crisis, conservationists will need all available tools.—
Alex Erwin,
The Conversation,
6 June 2025
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The adapter is not a proprietary type so just about any 65W power supply with USB-C connectivity should work just fine.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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The sunset cocktail cruise or a private wine cruise should suit you just fine.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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It has been well documented the historic year Scheffler posted in 2024.—
Kendall Capps,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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For Southerners, fresh fruit is best enjoyed outdoors with grass under our bare feet and sunlight overhead.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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“Sufficiently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sufficiently. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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