lacking
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It has said a ceasefire is necessary in order for its forces to disarm Hezbollah themselves, but Israel has previously accused the government in Beirut of lacking the ability to do so.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
It’s ridiculous that this is even a fear one would have to have in Hollywood, which is already egregiously lacking in Latina main characters.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
Meanwhile, Gaza’s humanitarian crisis remains severe, with much of the population dependent on aid and lacking adequate shelter and sanitation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
CAR T cells lacking the protein were more effective at controlling tumors and helped extend survival.
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026
Sound, unassuming, conscientious, a bit lacking in the rabbit sense of mischief, he was something of the born second-in-command.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
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Absent
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