shortfall

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The department found 22 counties had a “severe” shortage of at least 50% fewer mental health professionals than demanded, while Los Angeles faced a 20% to 35% shortfall.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

That shortfall could shrink next month with more oil flowing through the pipe and releases from strategic stockpiles in the U.S. and its allies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

JP Morgan analyst Natasha Kaneva estimates that those methods are only covering about one-fifth of the shortfall today.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Last summer, the BBC revealed government documents showing there was a shortfall of around 10,000 probation staff to manage offenders serving sentences in the communities.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

After twenty-four hours of tireless work, Anthony went to the university trustees and presented $8,000 in pledges to make up the shortfall.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling