falling short

Example Sentences

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Votes were still being counted Wednesday, but preliminary results from Tuesday’s primary had Measure TT falling short of the majority needed for passage.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

China’s consumer spending growth decelerated to its weakest pace since 2022 in April, while industrial output, investment and the real-estate sector all continued to deteriorate, falling short of economists’ expectations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Iren reported $144.8 million of revenue, falling short of Wall Street’s estimates of $220.2 million.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Let them slide, and suddenly there’s shame, stigma, a sense that you’re falling short.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

I was falling short in my attacks and getting hit in preparation of my attack.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad