- present participle of lack.
lacking
Example Sentences
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"But what we are actually lacking the most right now is pilots. Of course, I hope the government can provide better additional allowances for these military pilots."
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
Now a new report filed in federal court has reaffirmed those earlier findings with on-the-ground detail previously lacking.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
Even if rates don’t go up, someone relying too much on fixed income could find themselves lacking the liquidity needed for an unexpected emergency expense, such as a medical bill or home maintenance.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026
While a modest correction is probable in the near-term, RBC Capital Markets’ analysis of previous significant market drawdowns finds many of the telltale signs are lacking at present.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
“Maybe our buildings are lacking in originality,” Pa admitted.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
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