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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The framework uses five dimensions of thinking to encourage people to question authorities, orders, views of nature (or lack thereof) and governance of self.
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Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
However, the migrants' criminal records, or lack thereof, have been called into question as the Trump administration remains tight-lipped about the identities of the detainees.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
While some researchers, including scientists and officials from the Division of Drinking Water, say the presence — or lack thereof — of benzene indicates whether or not other contaminants are present, others emphatically disagree, arguing no such evidence exists.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2025
This groundbreaking step has sparked conversations in other states, such as Florida, about their existing policies — or lack thereof.
—Rebecca L. Palmer, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2025
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Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
However, the migrants' criminal records, or lack thereof, have been called into question as the Trump administration remains tight-lipped about the identities of the detainees.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
While some researchers, including scientists and officials from the Division of Drinking Water, say the presence — or lack thereof — of benzene indicates whether or not other contaminants are present, others emphatically disagree, arguing no such evidence exists.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2025
This groundbreaking step has sparked conversations in other states, such as Florida, about their existing policies — or lack thereof.
—Rebecca L. Palmer, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2025
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“Lack thereof.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lack%20thereof. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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