shortcomings

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Despite its shortcomings, “How to Get Rich in American History” makes original contributions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

The defence highlighted perceived shortcomings in scene management, potential contamination of DNA evidence and that eyewitnesses failed to identify Mr Fox as being involved in the raid.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

"It means there are shortcomings in recognizing the existence of life. These shortcomings are not yet high on the research agenda."

From Science Daily • Jun. 30, 2026

The more we talked, the more we realized that our shortcomings, which made us look like exact opposites, came from the same root.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

Though Mama seemed aware of my shortcomings, Sergeant Holmes kept assigning me to V-gallery, and somebody finally told me that Mama must be requesting me.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover