shortfall

Example Sentences

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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

But those buffers have been reduced, he said, and may soon lose their ability to cushion the market from the full impact of the supply shortfall.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

Though likely temporary, the extra funding is expected to give Newsom enough cushion to balance the state budget without major cuts and lower a projected shortfall in 2027-28.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

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

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

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir