falling short
Example Sentences
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JPMorgan’s revenue rose 8% from a year earlier to $50.17 billion, falling short of the $51.23 billion expected by Wall Street analysts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
Nations are steeling for a disappointing report card at this month's UN biodiversity summit, with governments falling short on their commitments to protect the plants, animals and ecosystems that sustain life on Earth.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026
Both maximum and minimum temperatures were consistently above normal with only very short-lived bursts of heat, falling short of any official heatwave.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Proponents of the measure say Los Angeles is falling short in providing basic services, including street and sidewalk maintenance, upkeep of streetlights and trees and other services administered by the Department of Public Works.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
I was falling short in my attacks and getting hit in preparation of my attack.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
