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insufficiency

[in-suh-fish-uhn-see] / ˌɪn səˈfɪʃ ən si /


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What’s more, the information on food insufficiency was self-reported and could be inaccurate.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 10, 2026

He went to Walter Reed three times last year, including a trip to address the swelling of his lower legs, which his doctor diagnosed as chronic venous insufficiency.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026

The applications of no case to answer, made by the defence at the conclusion of the prosecution case, were based on insufficiency of evidence.

From BBC ● Feb. 27, 2026

Shrubsole noted that vitamin D insufficiency is widely recognized as a public health concern in the United States, and many patients are advised to take supplements based on blood test results.

From Science Daily ● Dec. 30, 2025

But when Arturo didn’t say anything, I felt acutely the meagerness of it, the insufficiency.

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez

In it, he asked in a general, spiritual way, that God would welcome him to internal life "despite all my sins and insufficiencies".

From Reuters ● Jan. 1, 2023

The script’s insufficiencies are softened by the company’s attitude — warm and inclusive — toward the audience.

From New York Times ● Dec. 14, 2022

Do you have something specific you point to as causing these insufficiencies in the marketplace?

From Slate ● Mar. 26, 2020

“Someones” don’t instinctively parade their insufficiencies on national networks and primetime programs.

From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2015

I looked away, suddenly conscious of my myriad insufficiencies.

From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green


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