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insufficient

[in-suh-fish-uhnt] / ˌɪn səˈfɪʃ ənt /


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Supplements may be useful when dietary intake is insufficient or osteoporosis is present, but excessive intake should be avoided.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 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

"There was also, at times, a lack of proper planning for the qualifiers and insufficient preparation for matches. That is why it took such a long time."

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

But the butt-wiggling solution proved temporary and insufficient.

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz




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