shortfall

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The other is the 75-year forecast, showing the overall size and scope of the long-term shortfall in the system.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

The U.N. has complained about funding problems in the past, but this time it is taking unprecedented actions to deal with the shortfall.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Bass and Newsom have sometimes scuffled over state aid for the city, like during last year’s budget season when Newsom said he would not use state money to rescue Los Angeles from its billion-dollar shortfall.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

“We view the Zscaler guidance shortfall after the bell as company specific execution issues and not an indicator of broader sector issues,” Ives wrote in a research note.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

In five weeks, on November 29, the index of subprime mortgage bonds, called the ABX, would post its first interest-rate shortfall.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis