short of
preposition
: other than
especially
: of a lesser degree than
had few options short of replacing the motor
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However, his presentation of his position falls woefully short of any standard of merit.
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Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
So get ready for this stock response to be followed by a lengthy recitation of names, including several of whom have no chance short of a meteor strike of making the team.
—Tim Britton, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
Woods misunderstood, hitting wedge, a solid shot that was 100 yards short of the flag, according to the site.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
Wilson, who joined Rivera’s decision yesterday ruling that the Constitution can be bypassed when needed, has two vacancies, as does Gov. Hochul, so the eight members are short of the legal quorum of 10, unable to meet and select a chair.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2025
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Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
So get ready for this stock response to be followed by a lengthy recitation of names, including several of whom have no chance short of a meteor strike of making the team.
—Tim Britton, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
Woods misunderstood, hitting wedge, a solid shot that was 100 yards short of the flag, according to the site.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
Wilson, who joined Rivera’s decision yesterday ruling that the Constitution can be bypassed when needed, has two vacancies, as does Gov. Hochul, so the eight members are short of the legal quorum of 10, unable to meet and select a chair.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2025
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“Short of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short%20of. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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