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shortfall

[shawrt-fawl] / ˈʃɔrtˌfɔl /


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Both drivers also experienced a shortfall of energy on the first lap that contributed both to Russell's incident with Hamilton and Antonelli being passed by Max Verstappen on the approach to Eau Rouge.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

If you truly believe that benefits will be reduced due to a shortfall of funds, and you have the choice to start claiming now instead of in six or eight years’ time, go for it.

From MarketWatch Jul. 20, 2026

Unified faces a cash shortfall of $231 million by November of 2027, gradually accumulating a $3.585 billion deficit by June 30, 2029.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

Evotec attributes its expected revenue shortfall largely to partnerships, with only 15% relating to the base business.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

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

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

"Without these funds, we face critical shortfalls that threaten our ability to also simply pay our service members, rapidly replenish equipment and munitions, and sustain vital operations without disruption," Hegseth said.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

Max Arias, executive director of Local 99 of Service Employees International Union, focused on past projected shortfalls that did not result in catastrophe.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

The Fed agreed to accept periods of slightly higher inflation to compensate for past shortfalls.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

“The U.K. equity story reflects a structurally impaired investment case, driven by both supply and demand shortfalls rather than Brexit alone,” the strategists noted.

From MarketWatch Jun. 24, 2026

It said that Governor Thomas Corbett had proposed that the state’s institutions of higher learning should consider closing their budget shortfalls by drilling for natural gas on their campuses.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove




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