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shortfall

[shawrt-fawl] / ˈʃɔrtˌfɔl /


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Government then passes emergency funding legislation to make up the shortfall.

From The Wall Street Journal

"As things stand, we expect a substantial shortfall in 2026," they added.

From Barron's

BCP finance councillor Mike Cox said the council was "looking at every nook and cranny" as it attempted to tackle a £9m budget shortfall.

From BBC

So it’s hard to hear the numbers and not be shocked and angry, especially as the Golden State is faced with a budget shortfall that may be as much as $18 billion.

From Los Angeles Times

Complicating the state’s budget process is an anticipated shortfall in the coming year.

From Los Angeles Times