Having sufficient funds vs Having the sufficient funds

The correct phrase is 'having sufficient funds.' The use of 'the' before 'sufficient funds' is unnecessary and incorrect in this context. 'Sufficient funds' is already a complete and specific phrase without the need for an article.

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Having sufficient funds

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone has enough money or resources for a particular purpose.

Examples:

Having sufficient funds is essential for starting a business.
She decided to postpone the trip until she was sure of having sufficient funds.
The project was put on hold due to not having sufficient funds.
Having sufficient funds available can prevent financial difficulties.
They were able to proceed with the purchase after having sufficient funds in their account.

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All nuclear undertakings should have sufficient funds for decommissioning.
Sufficient funds will therefore be held in reserve to meet legitimate compensation claims.
We simply have to try and find sufficient funds here.
There are sufficient funds for that.
Only when Arcelor took over the company were sufficient funds available for the financing.
Notwithstanding these efforts, the Maldives have not attracted sufficient funds to meet the damage needs assessment.
This is vital to ensure sufficient funds for LIFE projects in accession countries.
Sufficient funds should be available to compensate the coastal regions affected by stock recovery plans and emergency measures.
There should be sufficient funds available to compensate communities affected by the recovery plans and emergency measures.
Not only sufficient funds are needed, but a radical change in mentality and tradition.
We don't have sufficient funds even to contemplate such a measure.
In future, sufficient funds must always be available for EU development cooperation.
It is vital that sufficient fund managers are available to maintain a proper watch on MC passports.
It is therefore necessary to modify the policy accordingly and ensure sufficient funds.
Sufficient funds must also be made available.
We must have financial instruments in place with sufficient funds for fulfilling these targets.
The actual hard part is having sufficient fissionable materials of appropriate grade.
Having sufficient water to drink and to wash is a fundamental human right.
Nevertheless, no EU strategy will be taken seriously without having sufficient resources for its implementation.
I would also like to focus on the importance of having sufficient resources to achieve these objectives.

Alternatives:

having enough funds
having adequate funds
having the necessary funds
having the required funds
having the appropriate funds

Having the sufficient funds

This phrase is incorrect in English. 'Sufficient funds' is already specific and complete without the need for the definite article 'the.'

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All nuclear undertakings should have sufficient funds for decommissioning.
Sufficient funds will therefore be held in reserve to meet legitimate compensation claims.
We simply have to try and find sufficient funds here.
There are sufficient funds for that.
Only when Arcelor took over the company were sufficient funds available for the financing.
Notwithstanding these efforts, the Maldives have not attracted sufficient funds to meet the damage needs assessment.
This is vital to ensure sufficient funds for LIFE projects in accession countries.
Sufficient funds should be available to compensate the coastal regions affected by stock recovery plans and emergency measures.
There should be sufficient funds available to compensate communities affected by the recovery plans and emergency measures.
Not only sufficient funds are needed, but a radical change in mentality and tradition.
We don't have sufficient funds even to contemplate such a measure.
In future, sufficient funds must always be available for EU development cooperation.
It is vital that sufficient fund managers are available to maintain a proper watch on MC passports.
It is therefore necessary to modify the policy accordingly and ensure sufficient funds.
Sufficient funds must also be made available.
We must have financial instruments in place with sufficient funds for fulfilling these targets.
It ensures that sufficient funds are raised to finance our social model and that sufficient funds are left for the government to finance such things as corporate infrastructure.
Secondly, it underlines that sufficient funds must be provided to the communities affected by these measures.
There must also be sufficient funds on the budget-line in question to cover the expenditure.
The delays existed even though the EU made available sufficient funds to make the necessary structural arrangements and/or changes.

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Having sufficient funds vs Having the sufficient funds