fall short
Example Sentences
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For too long, cities have expected young professionals to sacrifice money and proximity to family for the promise of opportunity, only to fall short on their end of the bargain.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 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
“This has given me a deeper understanding of both the challenges individuals and families face and the ways in which the system can fall short in addressing those needs,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Analysis suggests the health service will likely fall short of achieving the targets - which were set out by the Health Secretary Jeremy Miles in April 2025 - despite considerable progress.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
And then, he says, “And Father, forgive us for the times when we fall short and don’t do what we should.”
From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson
