shortcoming
Example Sentences
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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
These voices insist that it isn’t “real cooking” unless everything is homemade, that shortcuts signify failure, and that feeding yourself—or others—this way reflects some deeper shortcoming.
From Salon • Jan. 5, 2026
The university also admitted there had been a shortcoming in communication which meant that Ethan was not referred to student support services.
From BBC • Sep. 30, 2025
I think his shortcoming increased his appreciation; he loved it all indiscriminately—Beethoven, the latest love ditty, jazz, a hymn—it was all profoundly musical to Phineas.
From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles
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