lacking
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How on Earth could he have been so lacking in curiosity about the process, they asked.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
They deployed strategies like the sacrifice bunt and stolen base with remarkable frequency despite lacking real evidence to justify such usage.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
But she also noticed that the market was saturated with author panels and conversations while lacking spaces where book lovers could interact with each other more organically.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
At two months old, both normal mice and those lacking CSE performed similarly, locating the shelter within three minutes.
From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026
“Oh, sure,” Mrs. Campbell said, smiling that half-smile she had now, a smile that existed because it was lacking something.
From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu
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