shortfall
Example Sentences
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The National Federation of Fish Friers says reductions in cod in the Barents Sea have left shortfalls in the supply chain, but hopes consumers will be adventurous and give other fish varieties a try.
From BBC
Earlier this month, the mayor said his administration had made progress on closing the city’s $12 billion shortfall.
Electricity cuts have impacted hospital emergency wards, dialysis patients, and pumping stations amid the latest supply shortfalls.
From BBC
You are correct: Unpaid property taxes or mortgage-escrow shortfalls can affect your credit if they are not addressed, but regular and transparent communication with your lender and local tax office can help.
From MarketWatch
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Wednesday that taxes from Wall Street bonuses and aggressive municipal savings would reduce the budget shortfall the city faces by $5 billion over the next two years.
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