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
“We love liberty and love a lack of regulation,” said Greg Harrell, chair of the Hood County GOP, at a town hall earlier this year.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
The lack of reporters means “60 Minutes” will have to line up new talent quickly to fill the correspondent roles, as production of the 2026-27 season is already underway.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Divorced four years later and embarking on a Hollywood career, she came to regret her lack of formal education.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
She pauses uncertainly, baffled by my lack of protocol as I rise from my chair and reach again for the wire headpiece.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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