shortcoming

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But spokesman Pitambar Ghimire admitted that "our only shortcoming is proper implementation".

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

Mr. Slaughter’s reliance on the Sewards’ correspondence over vigorous narrative is both the book’s strength and its shortcoming.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026

Under questioning from Nicholas Moss KC, counsel to the inquiry, she agreed that was a "marked shortcoming".

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2025

Until the pitching staff gets healthy, it’s a shortcoming that will continue to threaten the Dodgers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2025

Possessed of an inner confidence that attributed no shortcoming either !o her race or to her gender, Dorothy welcomed the chance to prove herself in a competitive academic arena.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly