coming up short
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The S&P 500’s rebound ran out of steam on Tuesday, with the index again coming up short of closing at the 7,000 milestone, as investors await data on U.S. jobs and inflation.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 10, 2026
The undefeated Hoosiers weren’t used to coming up short.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026
"I really, really wanted to go to the DP World Tour and I was actually working really hard towards that goal, but somehow I was coming up short a little bit," said the 34-year-old.
From Barron's • Oct. 26, 2025
Djokovic has not won a major since the 2023 US Open, coming up short against Sinner in the business end at both Roland Garros and Wimbledon this year.
From BBC • Aug. 21, 2025
My brain felt muddled as I tried to remember a time that I’d written my name on this, but I kept coming up short.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
