be insufficient
Example Sentences
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Some of these parents on Tuesday were cautiously encouraged while concerned that the proposed steps might be insufficient.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
The MTA has planned contingency shuttle buses, but is already warning that they will be insufficient.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
The wide-ranging proposals say reactive action would be insufficient, and online marketplaces would need to "act with due care to prevent, identify and remove dangerous products being sold via their platforms".
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
UniQure shares fall sharply after the FDA indicates Phase I/II study data for gene therapy AMT-130 may be insufficient for a BLA.
From Barron's • Nov. 3, 2025
The National Cancer Institute’s $30,000 grant had turned out to be insufficient to cover new demands for shielding and other safety provisions.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
