insufficient
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Meanwhile, 12% of Americans said insufficient child care options played a role in their decision to have fewer children than desired.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026
After a nearly five-month investigation, the district sent a letter saying that there was insufficient evidence to conclude the behavior occurred in the district’s schools.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026
Despite receiving admission offers from Finnish institutions, five of them were denied residence permits because of "insufficient financial proof" and "delayed documentation", the students say.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 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
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
Vocabulary lists containing insufficient
Figurative Language in King's "I Have a Dream" Speech (1963)
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Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" Speech (1963)
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