shortfall

Example Sentences

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Thursday’s flurry of budget votes offered a sharp contrast to last year’s deliberations, when council members scrambled to eliminate a $1-billion shortfall while minimizing cuts to the city workforce.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Critics argue the fees are an “unfair premium” for EV drivers and won’t significantly address the Highway Trust Fund’s $241 billion shortfall.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The federal government is projected to post a budget shortfall of about $2 trillion in the current fiscal year ending in September, compared with $1.8 trillion a year earlier.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

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

From BBC • May 8, 2026

After twenty-four hours of tireless work, Anthony went to the university trustees and presented $8,000 in pledges to make up the shortfall.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling