shortcoming

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

One shortcoming, by the way, of this menu is it works best for established firms that know what they’ve built.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 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

A shortcoming, I’m afraid, that will be carried over to this, the final, or shooting, version.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger

Still, if you want perspective on sports and its role in America, the series has plenty to offer despite its shortcomings.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026

There are two major shortcomings that keep it from carrying much more weight than a flawed first draft by a junior fellow at a minor think tank would.

From Slate ● Aug. 3, 2026

Nevertheless, the Chelsea manager is getting what he wants: experience and strong personalities to address shortcomings that contributed to the team's 10th-place finish in the Premier League last season.

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026

That is the last we see or hear of that dirty business, which might as well be a visual metaphor for this docuseries’ shortcomings.

From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026

Scornfully watching the chaotic maneuvers, the Warlord would criticize first one then the other for the shortcomings of the creatures they represented.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques