as in lacking
not coming up to an expected measure or meeting a particular need
there's been an insufficient number of volunteers for the job, so I'll have to select someone
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An independent investigation by the U.N.'s Office of Internal Oversight found that, in 10 cases, there was no evidence or insufficient evidence to support the staff members' involvement.
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Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2024
But now, after eight years, that quantity feels increasingly insufficient.
—Wes Davis, The Verge, 30 Oct. 2024
Universities can challenge requests for being fraudulent or containing insufficient evidence.
—Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Oct. 2024
Hammer denied the incidents and the LA County District Attorney declined to indict Hammer, citing insufficient evidence.
—Peter White, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2024
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Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2024
But now, after eight years, that quantity feels increasingly insufficient.
—Wes Davis, The Verge, 30 Oct. 2024
Universities can challenge requests for being fraudulent or containing insufficient evidence.
—Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Oct. 2024
Hammer denied the incidents and the LA County District Attorney declined to indict Hammer, citing insufficient evidence.
—Peter White, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2024
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An inferiority complex is a tendency to feel inadequate or, as the term suggests, inferior to others.Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 25 Oct. 2024
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The price tag is a realistic accounting of past mistakes, supporters argue Some experts say the report’s price tag reflects the reality of overcoming decades of budget cuts and inadequate funding for low-income housing and social services, my colleagues Liam and Doug report.Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
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Black bears are also blessed with the ability to hibernate during the winter months when food might be scarce.Scott Travers, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
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Worse, young turtles hatch at night, when predators are scarce.Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Oct. 2024
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According to the National Weather Service's forecast for Saturday, Swift fans in Indianapolis can expect another sunny day with a high in the low 60s.Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Nov. 2024
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The motorhome is designed to be equipped to a truck with 8-foot bed, 4WD, high/low range and no sunroof.New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Insufficient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insufficient. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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