shortcoming

Example Sentences

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A public inquiry into the bombing, led by Sir John Saunders, later found that chances to stop the attack had been missed along with "serious shortcomings" in security and individual failings.

From BBC

"While the licensees co-operated fully with the investigation, accepted the failings early and implemented an action plan quickly, this immediate response is the minimum we expect from operators when serious shortcomings are identified."

From BBC

Its portrayal, then, has its shortcomings, but with so much also on offer, who would not choose to return?

From The Wall Street Journal

Meanwhile, England batter Harry Brook has recognised his own shortcomings in the series so far.

From BBC

And perhaps Vanderbilt and the Lakers can get some immediate results for shoring up their defensive shortcomings when they face the Suns in Phoenix on Sunday afternoon.

From Los Angeles Times