falling short

Example Sentences

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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

Iren reported $144.8 million of revenue, falling short of Wall Street’s estimates of $220.2 million.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

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

From Salon • May 5, 2026

He has twice run for Superior Court, falling short in 2020 and 2022.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

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

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad