lacked
Example Sentences
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Bancel told Hoge the company, which had fewer than 100 employees at that point, lacked the capital to explore it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
They were committed but lacked much resembling a goal threat.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
But Guessos said that young people in the country lacked places "where they can express their frustrations, defend their rights and take part".
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
Some cells were healthy, some lacked one copy of TBX5, and others lacked both copies.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 13, 2026
A boy who lacked discipline, whose family was relieved when he was called to France, hoping that maybe the rigors of the army would smooth out his jagged edges, help him grow up.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
