suffice
verb (used without object)
to be enough or adequate, as for needs, purposes, etc.
was sufficing
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past progressiveof suffice.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Let us hope it was sufficing and not full of failure and trouble; let us enjoy the pleasure of believing so, as we well may.
From The Galaxy Vol. 23, No. 1 by Various
It was sufficing, and eventually transformed this gloomy retreat into the abode of harmony and peace.
From History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution by H. T. Ryde
But the energetic outburst was sufficing, in such her mood, only to the disgust of Lady Florimel.
From Malcolm by George MacDonald
The Lord's reply was sufficing; the man's blindness would be turned to account in bringing about a manifestation of divine power.
From Jesus the Christ A Study of the Messiah and His Mission According to Holy Scriptures Both Ancient and Modern by James Edward Talmage
