fall short in
Example Sentences
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The chip supports Apple Intelligence AI features, but might fall short in some tasks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026
China's semiconductors perform similarly to the US in predictive AI but fall short in complex analytics, said computer scientist Jawad Haj-Yahya, who has tested both American and Chinese chips.
From BBC • Oct. 5, 2025
A year later, in Super Bowl LVII, Hurts ran for three touchdowns and passed for another only to see the Eagles fall short in the final seconds against the Kansas City Chiefs.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 18, 2025
The military could also be called upon to contribute additional troops if Paris Games organizers fall short in their efforts to recruit more private security staff.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 23, 2023
“No, that you won’t do. You fall short in savagery, Samuel. I know you. You’ll give him sweet-sounding words and you’ll come dragging back and try to make me forget you ever went.”
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
