shortfall

Example Sentences

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The projected shortfall in the Highway Trust Fund for the same period would be $241 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

That said, the employer is required to cover any shortfall.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

The mayor last year proposed eliminating the Climate Emergency Mobilization Office amid a $1 billion budget shortfall, a move that was ultimately rejected by the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 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

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