insufficient
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Estimates were calculated for every 1km2 of terrestrial land, excluding ice caps and regions where data were insufficient for reliable predictions.
From Science Daily • Jun. 15, 2026
“Allegations are insufficient on their own to demonstrate that statements were in fact made with malice,” the judge wrote.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
Sheinbaum’s government has said the evidence supporting Rocha’s arrest and extradition is insufficient.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
"It didn't limit student use of AI in any way -- so, completely insufficient, inadequate."
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
That August, nearly a year after buying the houses, Greenberg’s lawyer asked the city to extend his client's deadline for making repairs, citing insufficient manpower to get the job done.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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