lack
noun
an absence or inadequate amount of something needed, desirable, or customary.
are lacking
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present progressiveof lack.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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While a modest correction is probable in the near-term, RBC Capital Markets’ analysis of previous significant market drawdowns finds many of the telltale signs are lacking at present.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
In the right hands, it could’ve become a contender in theaters, especially when theaters are lacking good coming-of-age stories.
From Salon ● Sep. 2, 2026
They say that their staff are helping to isolate and triage children arriving at hospitals where such measures are lacking.
From BBC ● May 27, 2026
Somaliland officials have said their soil is rich in lithium, coltan and other sought-after resources, though independent studies are lacking.
From Barron's ● Feb. 22, 2026
“Maybe our buildings are lacking in originality,” Pa admitted.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
