shortfall

Example Sentences

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But finding the funding to make other goals a reality when the state and city face budget shortfalls will prove complicated, government experts said.

From BBC

There’s a yearly shortfall of approximately 37,000 trained technicians, according to the National Automobile Dealers Association.

From MarketWatch

The slight shortfall in supply could nonetheless drive up prices in the interim.

From Barron's

The revelation directly contradicts the Post Office's claims during criminal prosecutions - which led to hundreds of wrongful convictions and civil cases that destroyed livelihoods - that no bugs existed capable of causing accounting shortfalls.

From BBC

At the same time, the analysis highlights a higher risk of nutrient shortfalls when key nutrients are not supplied through fortified foods or supplements.

From Science Daily