shortfall

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According to Richardson, the new amphitheater — managed by Legends Global, but owned by the city — will help cover that shortfall.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

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

“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