fall short of
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But health officials say the full extent of the outbreak is still unclear, with international authorities warning that the reported figures likely fall short of the true number of cases.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
“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
Their proposals also fall short of an Australia-style ban on social media for the under-16s, he added.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
Energy Information Administration does expect supply to fall short of demand for some time to come.
From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026
When my own experiences fall short of the mark, I just go out and spend some of his.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
