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But Infosys’s CMO told me that doesn’t cut it in the current market, when everyone has AI-fueled features they could rattle off.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026

I reach for lemon so often that a box grater simply doesn’t cut it.

From Salon ● Apr. 21, 2026

Being a mere millionaire just doesn’t cut it anymore.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2025

A team that’s 32-57 in the Pac-12 over the past 4 1/2 seasons doesn’t cut it.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 3, 2024

“Gee, Dels. That ‘Tomorrow’ song probably doesn’t cut it, huh?

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt


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