shortcoming

The book’s near-total emphasis on cities may be its major shortcoming.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026

A reporting system that was originally designed to address intentional physical abuse now encourages people to report any perceived shortcoming in the care of children.

From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026

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

From Barron's ● Feb. 16, 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 big-bang theory was born Yet scientists were aware that the big-bang theory suffered from a significant shortcoming.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker

Police have said that "while there may have been shortcomings in individual instances, these should not be taken as representative of the investigation as a whole".

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026

The report provides the most frank and in-depth review of the Eaton and Palisades fires, and points out multiple shortcomings in governmental planning and response.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

The regulator, Finma, noted shortcomings in credit-risk management but acknowledged measures taken by Julius Baer to address the shortcomings.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

Economist Timothy Ash said the episode highlighted shortcomings in Turkey's regulatory framework.

From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026

On top of its self-generated shortcomings, Shenandoah has a lot of problems arising from factors largely beyond its control.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson