lacks

Example Sentences

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There is a general acceptance their squad lacks depth in terms of quality and team selections like this prove it.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

L.A. has those big, well-known parks, but it lacks that “fine-grained network of neighborhood squares” familiar in cities like New York and London, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

"Since LHS 3844 b lacks such a silicate crust, one may conclude that Earth-like plate tectonics does not apply to this planet, or it is ineffective," says Sebastian Zieba.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

Intel has heavily invested in its foundry to rival Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing but lacks major external clients.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

A prince never lacks legitimate reasons to colour over his failure to keep his word.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli