shortfall

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Fiscal cracks appeared in 2016, when St. Michael’s missed enrollment and fundraising targets, leaving a $1.65 million shortfall.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 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 most effective way to make up any shortfall?

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

When you start collecting Social Security at 64, you’ll add another $4,100 to the pot, which leaves you with a more modest shortfall of $1,800 a month.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 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