lack thereof
idiom
formal
—used to say that there is not enough of the thing that has been mentioned
The problem is money, or (a/the) lack thereof.
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And, among Americans generally, Musk’s popularity, or lack thereof, has not changed much.
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Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
Molly dives deep into her complex relationship—or lack thereof—with Erica in her sharp and beautifully written (no surprise there) new memoir, How to Lose Your Mother.
—Air Mail, 7 June 2025
The prosecution offered a brief redirect of Ferguson, where the former finance chief was asked to qualify his time with Combs after the defense questioned him on observations of criminal conduct — or lack thereof.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 3 June 2025
President Trump has been a strong advocate for the direct talks — saying their progress, or lack thereof, will do much to determine the future of U.S. engagement in the Ukraine conflict.
—Charles Maynes, NPR, 2 June 2025
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Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
Molly dives deep into her complex relationship—or lack thereof—with Erica in her sharp and beautifully written (no surprise there) new memoir, How to Lose Your Mother.
—Air Mail, 7 June 2025
The prosecution offered a brief redirect of Ferguson, where the former finance chief was asked to qualify his time with Combs after the defense questioned him on observations of criminal conduct — or lack thereof.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 3 June 2025
President Trump has been a strong advocate for the direct talks — saying their progress, or lack thereof, will do much to determine the future of U.S. engagement in the Ukraine conflict.
—Charles Maynes, NPR, 2 June 2025
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“Lack thereof.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lack%20thereof. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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