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lacking

Definition for lacking

adjective as in wanting, deficient

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When related-party disclosures are lacking, one problem for investors is that it becomes difficult to evaluate whether the transactions are being conducted on an arm’s length basis.

Hamilton spent the rest of the race at the back lacking pace because of a damaged floor and eventually retired.

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Helen said Joe's teacher described him as "capable, but lacking self-esteem".

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“He gave me that affection that I was lacking because I never had a father figure,” Sánchez said.

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It is quite clear we are lacking something.

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

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