- present tense form of lack (3rd person singular).
lacks
Example Sentences
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"The claim is dismissed because the tribunal lacks jurisdiction to consider it," the tribunal said.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
First, the administration must find a way to get the most vital jobs done even if it lacks all the tools one would want for the task.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
This pot lacks that type of residue, suggesting that it probably was not placed directly over a fire for cooking.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 22, 2026
It lacks the assortment of heavy trucks that sustain GM’s bottom line, although Toyota’s hybrid-heavy lineup continues to pay off amid high gas prices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
With long winters and high mountains, the country lacks arable land, denies incentives to farmers, and cannot afford fuel or modern farm equipment.
From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden
