fall short of

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While Halma’s guidance clears the consensus bar, it might fall short of the loftiest expectations, analysts at Jefferies wrote in a note to clients.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

But health officials say the full extent of the outbreak is still unclear, with international authorities warning that the reported figures likely fall short of the true number of cases.

From Barron's • May 27, 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

I crouch down in the dirt against one of the big boulders as the light sweeps by again, but the edges of the bright beam fall short of me.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed