shortfall

Example Sentences

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The report, which examined the events leading up to his death, revealed several safeguarding shortfalls, and made 10 recommendations for the school, its trust, the local authority and the Department for Education.

From BBC

Last year, the mayor and City Council had to close a $1-billion budget shortfall.

From Los Angeles Times

The nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office warned in November that California faces a nearly $18-billion budget shortfall.

From Los Angeles Times

The Legislative Analyst’s Office estimates the state will have an $18-billion budget shortfall in the upcoming fiscal year.

From Los Angeles Times

Without imports, he said, Cuba faces a daily oil shortfall of about 60,000 barrels to meet its energy needs.

From Los Angeles Times