as in deficiency
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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 shortfall
But there are concerns that these measures might not get the green light as the state faces a $12 billion budget shortfall.
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Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2025
The resulting shortfall has led to widespread rolling blackouts, disrupting not just electricity but critical services including water distribution, telecommunications, and internet access.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
Facing a major budget shortfall, L.A.'s City Council is weighing municipal cuts and staffing reductions proposed by Mayor Karen Bass, some of which affect the Department of Cultural Affairs, which manages Hollyhock House.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2025
With the administration forecasting an almost $2.4 billion surplus this fiscal year, and another $4.1 billion stashed in the rainy day fund, Connecticut can easily cover a $300 million Medicaid shortfall.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2025
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Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2025
The resulting shortfall has led to widespread rolling blackouts, disrupting not just electricity but critical services including water distribution, telecommunications, and internet access.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
Facing a major budget shortfall, L.A.'s City Council is weighing municipal cuts and staffing reductions proposed by Mayor Karen Bass, some of which affect the Department of Cultural Affairs, which manages Hollyhock House.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2025
With the administration forecasting an almost $2.4 billion surplus this fiscal year, and another $4.1 billion stashed in the rainy day fund, Connecticut can easily cover a $300 million Medicaid shortfall.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shortfall
Noun
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Really, much of Hart’s time at Triple-A El Paso was spent attacking his deficiencies against right-handed hitters, who were hitting .333/.386/.698 against him in the majors compared to a .100/.100/.100 line in 20 plate appearances against lefties.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Key Takeaways Hair shedding or thinning can begin a few months after surgery due to stress, nutrient deficiencies, or both.—
Ashley Olivine,
Verywell Health,
28 May 2025
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Musk’s concerns are not the bill’s slashing of important programs, but its bloat, which the Congressional Budget Office estimated would add a staggering $2.4 trillion to the deficit.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2025
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Yesterday, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office reported that the current version of the bill would add $2.4 trillion to the deficit over the next 10 years.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
5 June 2025
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“Shortfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shortfall. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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