as in lacks
a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number
a paucity of useful answers to the problem of traffic congestion at rush hour
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In terms of athletic forwards with size, this is a body type that the Spurs’ roster lacks in numbers.
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Nothing beats a big package or a pipe to compensate for decorations, makeup, and other lacks.
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The same brain-drain has affected Venezuelan schools, which suffered serious teacher shortages before the earthquake.
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For example, Schuetz hears complaints about the shortages of skilled labor, but the industry isn’t adopting process automation.
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“Paucities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paucities. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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