shortfalls
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But the independent watchdog said the US spent more than $22 billion on munitions from February through June, leading to "strategic inventory shortfalls".
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
Earlier this year, Metrolink made service cuts due to budget shortfalls, mechanical issues and supply constraints.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
That is “where the gas shortfalls are forecast,” he says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
The court also ordered that remaining shortfalls from illegal gains be returned.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
The unemployment caused home foreclosures, leading to shortfalls in property tax receipts, and therefore holes in the school budget.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
