fall short of
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If the forecast is correct, GDP would fall short of the 2.1% increase in the first quarter.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
The United States has also seen a rise in measles cases in recent years, and children under five in both countries fall short of the 95% vaccination threshold needed for herd immunity.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
He feared his business would fall short of generating the income needed to cover the upfront cost of the orchard leases, noting some had abandoned their contracts entirely.
From Barron's ● Jun. 21, 2026
Networks typically hold back some commercial inventory for big events in case audience levels fall short of what advertisers are guaranteed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
When my own experiences fall short of the mark, I just go out and spend some of his.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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