lack
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Overall, there is an excitement ahead of kick-off but a number of matches I've covered lack a sustained period of genuine football noise with very little chanting.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
Europe’s summer heat waves often claim tens of thousands of lives, far more than in the U.S., a difference that scientists say is partly due to the lack of air conditioning.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026
There was grumbling on social media that the lack of a physical disc would eliminate any second-hand market for the title.
From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026
“Altadena has not been without apartment buildings, condos,” he added, but he said residents worried about high-density development on narrow streets that lack sidewalks and parking.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
“I can’t figure it out,” Charlie said, his lack of confidence evident in his voice.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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