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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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
Official statistics are lacking, but media in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan have reported an increasing number of victims.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
One pathway works quickly through the nervous system, rapidly alerting the brain that essential amino acids are lacking.
From Science Daily ● May 28, 2026
If NIL funds are lacking, discuss this with the wealthy donors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 10, 2026
Other population centers of states outside the capital may also qualify as true cities, which are lacking in chiefdoms.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
