fall short in
Example Sentences
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The chip supports Apple Intelligence AI features, but might fall short in some tasks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 4, 2026
A Mayo Clinic study reports that current genetic screening guidelines fall short in identifying the majority of individuals with familial hypercholesterolemia, an inherited condition that can lead to extremely high cholesterol and early heart disease.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 8, 2025
"We have serious concerns that what is being brought forward will fall short in meeting the needs of victims and their families," Hanna said.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2025
A year later, in Super Bowl LVII, Hurts ran for three touchdowns and passed for another only to see the Eagles fall short in the final seconds against the Kansas City Chiefs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 18, 2025
“When I watch you fence, you’re so good at making people fall short in their attack. How do you do it?”
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
