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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

The company found that one of the marketing solutions led to inaccurate and insufficient data and slowed its rollout to ensure the data were reliable, Eisenhardt said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

There is insufficient evidence to suggest a social media ban for under‑16s would help keep children safer online, Scotland's children's commissioner has said.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

I have to make amends for being insufficient.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins




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