fall short of
Example Sentences
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Even that sizable chunk will likely fall short of demand.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
“With just two months until kickoff, indicators suggest the anticipated economic lift may fall short of expectations,” the report said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
Their proposals also fall short of an Australia-style ban on social media for the under-16s, he added.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
Energy Information Administration does expect supply to fall short of demand for some time to come.
From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026
Sometimes that drives me to work even harder; other times, it fills me with panic to think I might fall short of what we both expect from me.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
