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Recent Examples of sufficient
Keep in mind that long-term weight management requires a holistic approach that includes regular physical activity, sufficient sleep, effective stress management, and dietary changes.
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Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 12 May 2025
This gives a sufficient advantage to the teams performing better across those 22 games.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 12 May 2025
But without sufficient funding and additional critical measures, these proclamations are worthless words.
—Daniel Kolkey, Oc Register, 12 May 2025
More to the point, the reduction in the number of games carried in the home markets isn’t expected to be sufficient to trigger any complaints from pay-TV operators, which are guaranteed a set number of games under the terms of their various carriage deals.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 2 May 2025
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Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 12 May 2025
This gives a sufficient advantage to the teams performing better across those 22 games.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 12 May 2025
But without sufficient funding and additional critical measures, these proclamations are worthless words.
—Daniel Kolkey, Oc Register, 12 May 2025
More to the point, the reduction in the number of games carried in the home markets isn’t expected to be sufficient to trigger any complaints from pay-TV operators, which are guaranteed a set number of games under the terms of their various carriage deals.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sufficient
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Because there is no remedy for migrants who have already been deported, the ACLU lawyers asked the Supreme Court to provide guidance to lower courts about what measures are required for adequate notice to contest deportations.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Furthermore, building trust in AI systems and providing adequate training on how to use them effectively will be crucial for adoption.—
Jim Stratton,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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There is a very reasonable bet that something like this happens.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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This level needs to be reasonable and proportionate to the risk.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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My suspicion is that the Air will have a design that will turn heads, and if battery life is acceptable, will prove very popular.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Starting May 7, air travelers will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license, passport, or other acceptable identification for domestic flights.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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The Air Quality Index (AQI), developed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), measures air pollution on a scale from 0 to 500: 0-50 (Green): Good—air quality is satisfactory.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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In finding the right fit and tailoring these systems, a clear understanding of your business priorities and pain points can go a long way in choosing a satisfactory solution.—
Shiv Kaushik,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Working with a contraceptive drug that transforms into crystals suspended in a solvent, the shot could solidify into a drug deposit beneath the skin without the need of large amounts of polymers, allowing it to be injected through thinner, more tolerable needles.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
24 Mar. 2025
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For law firms and legal departments considering AI adoption, the risk becomes more tolerable as AI tools improve in accuracy, reliability.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Edwards landed a decent percentage of his strikes at 66 percent, but the pressure from Muhammad limited his attempts to just 71 significant strikes.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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And even after the outings that are just decent, the Phillies can see it.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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“Sufficient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sufficient. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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