insufficient
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"We found insufficient evidence to conclude that exposure to the Act had any early substantial effects on social media use among adolescents aged under 16," the researchers wrote.
From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026
In 2023, under the Biden administration, the FDA added them to a restricted compounding list, citing insufficient evidence to prove their safety and effectiveness.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026
Crowley’s lawsuit points to a televised debate May 6 in which she claims Bass blamed her for inoperable fire engines, which the former chief says were not repaired due to insufficient funding for mechanics.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026
In October 2008, Greenspan admitted that he had put too much faith in the free-market and had given insufficient attention to the dangers of sub-prime lending.
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
Fly any slower, and the airflow over the wings would be insufficient to keep the plane in the sky.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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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