lack
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Activist groups are protesting the violence and lack of resources for missing persons, while President Claudia Sheinbaum promised no crackdown on demonstrations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
In reappointing him, Celtic might stand accused of short-termism and a lack of ambition.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Kaley Cuoco and Sam Clafin lack the chemistry to keep this thriller built on Hitchcock plot points moving, despite it scenic French vistas.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
In other words, retail investors lack the size and sophistication of institutional investors and are likely to trade more frequently, chasing the next big trends without paying close attention to valuations.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
She pauses uncertainly, baffled by my lack of protocol as I rise from my chair and reach again for the wire headpiece.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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Zilch, Zip, Nada: Words For Nothing
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