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a failure to get what is expected or needed
a shortfall in milk production profit shortfalls
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Recent Examples of shortfalls
After years of delays from heavy winter storms, COVID, funding shortfalls, and more fires, crews built a new trail as part of a $2 million upgrade to the park, with impressive new wooden bridges, signs and other amenities, completing the project in 2021.
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Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
These contracts are looked to as avenues to provide cash infusions to help with revenue shortfalls on campuses.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
In Wisconsin, school districts are increasingly turning to referendums to address budget shortfalls and prevent cuts to staffing and programs.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The space is eager for more convenient options that could ease the supply shortfalls and access hurdles created by the pricey weekly injections currently dominating it.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
This has been a critical issue for local municipalities and agencies that are known to delay planned maintenance in order to redirect funding to budget shortfalls.
—Harvey Levine, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
In his meetings with the heads of aid organizations, Fletcher heard about their efforts to navigate the funding shortfalls amid the surge in violence that’s disrupting access to healthcare, education and employment.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
Due to funding shortfalls and the size of the project it was not dedicated in New York until October 28, 1886.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
These shortfalls limit the ability to update facilities, expand academic offerings, and recruit and retain faculty.
—Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
These contracts are looked to as avenues to provide cash infusions to help with revenue shortfalls on campuses.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
In Wisconsin, school districts are increasingly turning to referendums to address budget shortfalls and prevent cuts to staffing and programs.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The space is eager for more convenient options that could ease the supply shortfalls and access hurdles created by the pricey weekly injections currently dominating it.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
This has been a critical issue for local municipalities and agencies that are known to delay planned maintenance in order to redirect funding to budget shortfalls.
—Harvey Levine, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
In his meetings with the heads of aid organizations, Fletcher heard about their efforts to navigate the funding shortfalls amid the surge in violence that’s disrupting access to healthcare, education and employment.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
Due to funding shortfalls and the size of the project it was not dedicated in New York until October 28, 1886.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
These shortfalls limit the ability to update facilities, expand academic offerings, and recruit and retain faculty.
—Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shortfalls
Noun
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Poor sleep quality, stress, head injuries, nutrient deficiencies, aging, alcohol use or medication side effects are all common culprits, says Mander.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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But some key deficiencies in how the action is designed make frustrating errors a recurrence.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
18 Sep. 2025
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These changes, rooted in frustrations with two decades of monetary policy, signal a clear escalation in risk against the current economic backdrop of rising deficits, deglobalization, and potential material shortages.—
Bob Haber,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Drought concerns in the Midwest and Northeast Widespread moderate drought has developed recently in the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast, where precipitation during August was well below normal (rainfall deficits of 3 to 5 inches).—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Shortfalls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shortfalls. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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