shortfall

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In the meantime, the district will cover the shortfall with reserves, which may or may not be exhausted over the next two to three years.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

In this podcast series, we examine the strategies emerging to solve the housing shortfall.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

However, Bergin noted that even when adjusting for this assumed $1 billion shortfall, managed services bookings still would have decreased—an outcome he believes “would have challenged investor growth views” anyway.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

The shortfall suggests that some process has been suppressing star formation.

From Science Daily • Jun. 19, 2026

This latest shortfall would involve more cuts in the arts.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove