shortfall

Example Sentences

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Bass and Newsom have sometimes scuffled over state aid for the city, like during last year’s budget season when Newsom said he would not use state money to rescue Los Angeles from its billion-dollar shortfall.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 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

And if there's a shortfall between the amount clawed back by selling these items and the £400,000 total, Murrell would still be liable for that difference.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Critics argue the fees are an “unfair premium” for EV drivers and won’t significantly address the Highway Trust Fund’s $241 billion shortfall.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

After twenty-four hours of tireless work, Anthony went to the university trustees and presented $8,000 in pledges to make up the shortfall.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling