shortfall

Example Sentences

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However vacancies for controllers have been a problem for years, with the shortfall projected to grow each year for the next several years, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The department found 22 counties had a “severe” shortage of at least 50% fewer mental health professionals than demanded, while Los Angeles faced a 20% to 35% shortfall.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

The projected shortfall in Social Security and Medicare alone is about $88 trillion over the same period.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

That shortfall could shrink next month with more oil flowing through the pipe and releases from strategic stockpiles in the U.S. and its allies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

This all started with me noticing a 60-liter shortfall in water production.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir