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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Recent Examples of insufficient
This gap leaves many companies vulnerable to cyber threats due to insufficient staffing.
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Earl Carr, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Excess fiber consumption can lead to diarrhea, and insufficient fluids can lead to constipation.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 2 Nov. 2024
There is a strong correlation between SAD and various factors, such as abnormal sleep, circadian rhythms, and insufficient sunlight exposure.
—Sophie Okolo, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
With the end of print services, the Journal, which relied on Star-Ledger facilities, cited financial strain and insufficient circulation to support continued operation.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Earl Carr, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Excess fiber consumption can lead to diarrhea, and insufficient fluids can lead to constipation.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 2 Nov. 2024
There is a strong correlation between SAD and various factors, such as abnormal sleep, circadian rhythms, and insufficient sunlight exposure.
—Sophie Okolo, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
With the end of print services, the Journal, which relied on Star-Ledger facilities, cited financial strain and insufficient circulation to support continued operation.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insufficient
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In April, Inspector General Christi Grimm defended her office’s work in congressional testimony but also asserted that its resources are inadequate.Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 13 Nov. 2024
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Acero said in a statement to the Tribune that the schools are closing due to insufficient funding, a lack of enrollment and inadequate spaces to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2024
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In the fall, bears must consume around 20,000 calories daily to store enough fat to survive the winter months, when food is scarce.John Leos, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024
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Dinner or lunch is a better option for glamorous people watching, but be sure to plan ahead since table spots are scarce all year round.Alexandra Zagalsky, theweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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Put your energy into achieving your goals and fend off interference by keeping a low profile and making every move count.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The World Health Organization says H5N1’s risk to humans is low because there is no evidence of human transmission, but the virus has been found in an increasing number of animals including cattle in the United States.Reuters, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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