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lacking

Definition for lacking

adjective as in wanting, deficient

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If the surfaces do not offer much spin, especially in the early stages, England could find themselves a seamer light or lacking Cross' experience, with Arlott and Filer still searching for consistency in international cricket.

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Alun is a senior lecturer in history who specialises in early modern medicine and has devoted years to researching the cultural history of beards - a niche that he realised was lacking on social media.

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It is an idea still lacking in key detail, but one Sir Keir wants to enthusiastically embrace.

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"What is lacking since a very, very long time," says Volcere, "is good governance, transparency and accountability. If that is put into practice then we are 50% there."

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"He is certainly offering a vision which is severely lacking at the minute," added the MP.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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