shortfall

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If there is a shortfall, there’s about $840 billion in revenue from businesses—entities without claims to clean consciences—raised through customs and corporate income taxes that could be used as morally inert backfill.

From Slate • May 11, 2026

Increased shipments from the US have been making up some of the shortfall.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

As a result, Canada recorded a monthly trade surplus incorporating both goods and services of C$1.69 billion against a shortfall of C$4.97 billion in February.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

The shortfall is forcing countries in Asia to ration cooking fuel and airlines in Europe to cancel flights because of a jet fuel shortage.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

This latest shortfall would involve more cuts in the arts.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove