shortcoming
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The book’s near-total emphasis on cities may be its major shortcoming.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
But spokesman Pitambar Ghimire admitted that "our only shortcoming is proper implementation".
From Barron's ● Feb. 16, 2026
These voices insist that it isn’t “real cooking” unless everything is homemade, that shortcuts signify failure, and that feeding yourself—or others—this way reflects some deeper shortcoming.
From Salon ● Jan. 5, 2026
Her father, George, said that Kimberly’s “only shortcoming was her faith in the health care agencies. They failed, and she paid the price.”
From Slate ● Jun. 25, 2025
The shortcoming of the Schiehallion experiment was that it was not possible to get a truly accurate figure without knowing the actual density of the mountain.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
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Now, a long-awaited independent investigation commissioned by Gov. Gavin Newsom provides the most frank and in-depth review of the Jan. 7, 2025 catastrophes, and points out multiple shortcomings in governmental planning and response.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
Some shortcomings are unique to the Fed, including a governance model that requires academic macroeconomists on the Board of Governors to oversee a complex construction project.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
Economist Timothy Ash said the episode highlighted shortcomings in Turkey's regulatory framework.
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
And while that is true to some degree, the curious viewer can’t shoulder the blame for the film’s shortcomings.
From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2026
No one is more aware of my shortcomings and mistakes than myself so I won’t bore you further.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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