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suffice

[suh-fahys, -fahyz] / səˈfaɪs, -ˈfaɪz /


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"Given the nature and gravity of the offences, only a substantial prison sentence will suffice," said the court in Assen, in the north of the Netherlands.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

A couple of examples related to Colossal should suffice.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

An email, which they had until the end of the month to send, would suffice.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

After all, most hackers do not need super AI tools to breach systems when much simpler attacks often suffice.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

I settled my plans, and began to ready my will and body to enter dothe, for my own strength would never suffice unaided by the strength out of the Dark.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin




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