shortfall

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In the event of a shortfall, where there isn’t enough collateral to back a customer’s leveraged bets, the customers will need to top up the funds as soon as possible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The other is the 75-year forecast, showing the overall size and scope of the long-term shortfall in the system.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Bass and Newsom have sometimes scuffled over state aid for the city, like during last year’s budget season when Newsom said he would not use state money to rescue Los Angeles from its billion-dollar shortfall.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

“We view the Zscaler guidance shortfall after the bell as company specific execution issues and not an indicator of broader sector issues,” Ives wrote in a research note.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

This all started with me noticing a 60-liter shortfall in water production.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir