falling short

Example Sentences

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China’s consumer spending growth decelerated to its weakest pace since 2022 in April, while industrial output, investment and the real-estate sector all continued to deteriorate, falling short of economists’ expectations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

But, with a cool northerly wind developing on Monday temperatures across the UK will only be around 9 to 14C, falling short of the mid-May average of 12-17C.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Revenue for the quarter came out to $10.2 billion, falling short of the $12.4 billion expected by analysts polled by FactSet.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Let them slide, and suddenly there’s shame, stigma, a sense that you’re falling short.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

I was falling short in my attacks and getting hit in preparation of my attack.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad