lack
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The court heard the council terminated its agreement with Kismet due to a "lack of operation" and "serious labelling and potential public health issues" found in a factory audit.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Newly public companies are prone to wild swings because they lack long-term operational and financial track records for investors to project growth.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
It’s been a magnet for developers because of the cheap land, available power, fiber lines and, importantly, its lack of local business restrictions.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
But a lack of seeds and other food for mice might mean that prey dwindles over time.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
And just the way the lack of sleep was a constant battle for the aircrew, so it was for the ground crew.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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