fall short of
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“With just two months until kickoff, indicators suggest the anticipated economic lift may fall short of expectations,” the report said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
The central bank said ahead its May outlook revision that it expects growth to fall short of its February forecast of 2.0% this year, while inflation could exceed its earlier estimate of 2.2%.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
Analysis suggests the health service will likely fall short of achieving the targets - which were set out by the Health Secretary Jeremy Miles in April 2025 - despite considerable progress.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
As it currently stands, road use fees fall short of fully funding roadway systems in most states already, and governments are currently diverting funds from other sources.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
Sometimes that drives me to work even harder; other times, it fills me with panic to think I might fall short of what we both expect from me.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
