- plural of shortfall.
shortfalls
Example Sentences
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A low cost of capital can cushion shortfalls.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
It did, however, note the inventory shortfalls and reveal "industrial base bottlenecks" for munitions resupply.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
Earlier this year, Metrolink made service cuts due to budget shortfalls, mechanical issues and supply constraints.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
That is “where the gas shortfalls are forecast,” he says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
The unemployment caused home foreclosures, leading to shortfalls in property tax receipts, and therefore holes in the school budget.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
