shortcomings

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Despite its shortcomings, the second approach—directing additional income into homeless households—has proved to be remarkably successful when it comes to helping families and veterans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

"We have already expressed our concerns to the Minister of the Environment regarding possible shortcomings in this project," a European Commission spokesperson told AFP.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The Grenfell Tower fire was caused by a chain of failures by governments, "dishonest" companies and shortcomings in the fire service, a public inquiry found.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

The new 51-page report, however, doesn’t acknowledge any shortcomings related to the evacuation alerts.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

We watched like orphaned refugees while she plumped her jowls with food and enlightened us as to our shortcomings with regard to diet, equipment, and general manliness.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson