shortfall

Example Sentences

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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

Canada’s current-account shortfall widened in the first quarter as the country’s direct investment income surplus shrank.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

But by then, the city also faced a $1-billion budget shortfall, fueled in part by increased personnel costs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 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