coming up short
Example Sentences
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The undefeated Hoosiers weren’t used to coming up short.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 20, 2026
Despite coming up short against Toulon in round two, Bath picked up a vital try bonus point that backed up their hammering of Munster.
From BBC ● Jan. 9, 2026
Littler burst on to the scene at the 2024 World Championship, reaching the final but coming up short against Luke Humphries.
From BBC ● Jan. 9, 2026
“I don’t think being on the road had anything to do with us coming up short in those games,” McVay said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 6, 2025
My brain felt muddled as I tried to remember a time that I’d written my name on this, but I kept coming up short.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
