fall short of

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If it turns out your savings and investments will fall short of what you’ll need in retirement, look for ways to reduce expenses, increase income or both.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

Lee noted that many adults fall short of recommended fiber intake levels, making supplementation a practical option in some cases.

From Science Daily • Mar. 8, 2026

Same-store sales increase 3.3% but fall short of the 5.6% growth analysts had anticipated.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

If revenues fall short of the costs, the city of L.A. is on the hook for the first $270 million in losses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

He was so content in this country, so impressed with and loving of its opportunities, but then why, sometimes, did Americans fall short of their best selves?

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers