lacking
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Though breadth has been lacking in recent weeks, smaller stocks have been a punching above their weight.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
However, Dunkley is one of few England batters capable of clearing the ropes, which is an area in which they are lacking.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
One pathway works quickly through the nervous system, rapidly alerting the brain that essential amino acids are lacking.
From Science Daily • May 28, 2026
The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire, with the population relying on handouts and lacking proper sanitation and shelter.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
It required mapping strategy and listening to your neighbors and building trust in communities where trust was often lacking.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
Vocabulary lists containing lacking
Absent
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