sufficient

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Alito, however, might as well have been describing Brown, whose unlawful presence—obviously subject to arrest—was sufficient to bring him within allegiance to Virginia.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

Birol said that the IEA’s agreed release of oil would not be sufficient to tackle current constraints.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

But more efficient vehicles in the United States combined with the country's domestic energy production means the "US is now energy sufficient overall," said Patrick Anderson, CEO of the research group.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Early investigative advice does not, in itself, indicate that sufficient evidence exists to put someone before the court.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Then the scanty supply of food was distressing: with the keen appetites of growing children, we had scarcely sufficient to keep alive a delicate invalid.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë