lacked

Example Sentences

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On overcast days, when the sun was hidden, pigeons that lacked the macrophages lost their sense of direction and had difficulty navigating home.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

Arsenal produced a battling display but lacked attacking quality as PSG dominated with 75% possession and eventually won on penalties as centre-back Gabriel skied his penalty in the shootout.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

The recent stock surge lacked an obvious catalyst, though SoFi launched its dollar-pegged stablecoin earlier in the week.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Yet Dr. Makary’s deputy Vinay Prasad overruled them and rejected the drug because the trial lacked a control group.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Because those who were targeted were typically poor or of moderate means, they often lacked the resources to hire an attorney or pay the considerable court costs.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander