insufficient

Example Sentences

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That lawsuit was dismissed in June, with Liman finding the claims legally insufficient.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

The DOJ routinely declines to prosecute cases for any number of reasons, including insufficient evidence or because a case is not a priority for enforcement.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

As first reported by the Mirror, the investigation which began in 2016 was dropped in 2019 after the CPS deemed there was insufficient evidence to bring charges.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Possible breaches included providing "insufficient measures to prevent new under 16 accounts being created".

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Sick with jealous suspicions, Zizmo had been erratic, forgetting to schedule rendezvous, choosing drop-off points with insufficient preparation.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides