fall short of

Example Sentences

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The updated guidance still fell short of expectations.

From Barron's

The pace of economic growth in the quarter fell short of the 0.5% expansion expected by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, which should put on hold interest rate increases for some time yet.

From The Wall Street Journal

Many survivors say the utility’s offer falls short of what they lost.

From Los Angeles Times

However, the sale means the group is shorn of its most profitable division, raising the danger that it falls short of its revenue growth forecasts.

From The Wall Street Journal

While operating margins of 25.3% fell short of consensus analyst estimates for 26.4%, this is actually a positive sign that management is prioritizing business investments, Gallo wrote in a note following the company’s earnings report.

From MarketWatch