fall short of

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In early March, seven major AI sector players pledged to offset their electricity consumption by investing in new power generation -- though critics say voluntary commitments fall short of what is needed.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

As it currently stands, road use fees fall short of fully funding roadway systems in most states already, and governments are currently diverting funds from other sources.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Fewer Lyme disease cases occurred among the 9,400 subjects in the study than had been expected, causing it to fall short of one of the study’s key measures of statistical significance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 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

When my own experiences fall short of the mark, I just go out and spend some of his.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris