suffice
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With economic growth running around 1%, the oil price hitting $125 or higher could suffice to tip Europe into recession, said Neil Shearing, chief economist at Capital Economics in London.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026
“I anticipate that most, if not all, states will eventually issue forms of identification that suffice to establish lawful presence.”
From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026
A 2% or 3% growth rate might suffice for your food and shelter costs, but bank on medical costs going up by at least 5% a year.
From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026
A simple “thank you” would not suffice for 30 to 60 minutes of your time, especially in the wake of such a dangerous cold front.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 24, 2026
I would have preferred a mother's love and a queen's protection, but since Gertrude could give me neither, her gold must suffice.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
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