short of
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It may also extend far enough to meet a yellow band running across the wing, or stop short of it.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 12, 2026
"Where behaviours and attitudes have fallen short of the standards we expect, we must be honest about that and continue to drive change," he said.
From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026
TOKYO—Honda 7267 -1.62%decrease; down pointing triangle Motor raised its annual earnings guidance, as solid North American vehicle demand and a weaker yen boosted overseas earnings, even as first-half profit fell short of market expectations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026
That’s because newly elected senators will still be in office in 2032, when the program’s trust fund is expected to start running short of money to fully cover benefits.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 10, 2026
I was worried about him diving because it made him short of breath even on land.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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