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Noun
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The Maasai had vitamin A and C deficiencies due to meat and dairy exclusivity.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025 -
B vitamins have been reported to help prevent Alzheimer’s disease and depression associated with vitamin B12 deficiency.—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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Seeking punishment for a pre-existing (probably Oedipal) feeling of shame and inadequacy, some of the incarcerated seek a reality that fits their self-identity.—
Adam Solomons,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
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That's just there to mask the inadequacy.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Natural imperfections in the leaves, such as tiny holes or rumpled edges, add texture and create an authentic natural look.—
Savanna Bous,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
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There is no shame in a nonlinear path, no imperfection in a winding career.—
Barbara Wittmann,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The current Razorback defenders are well aware of the shortcomings in last year’s game.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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Does what Marsh or Kepler provide on defense outweigh the matchup shortcomings against a lefty pitcher?—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Trump’s encouragement of Walker was enough to spur him into the race, though Republicans as a whole were hesitant, given Walker’s lack of experience and standing as an unknown quantity among GOP voters.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Traditional data lakes can store raw data at scale but lack quality controls, while warehouses enforce structure but struggle with unstructured or fast changing data.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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He was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a common vein condition, the White House said in July, after photos showed visible swelling in his legs and bruising on his right hand.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Twenty-four years later, the shape of this new work of fiction highlights both the insufficiency of memory, of story, and their utter necessity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Buffeted by rising costs, declining enrollment and state aid that has not kept pace with inflation, the district started the year with a $51 million budget deficit and is spending down reserves and cutting into programs to close the gap.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
16 Sep. 2025
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While winning the Super Bowl is incredibly difficult, even making the playoffs can be a daunting task when starting from a deficit.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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These shortfalls limit the ability to update facilities, expand academic offerings, and recruit and retain faculty.—
Marybeth Gasman,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Funding shortfalls, turf battles among government agencies, and weak enforcement of water limits have undermined progress.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Incompleteness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incompleteness. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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