fall short of
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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
“With just two months until kickoff, indicators suggest the anticipated economic lift may fall short of expectations,” the report said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2026
Energy Information Administration does expect supply to fall short of demand for some time to come.
From MarketWatch ● May 8, 2026
High prices are likely to continue taking their toll on jewelry, while ETF demand may fall short of highs seen in 2025 if interest rates stay higher for longer, the WGC said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
I crouch down in the dirt against one of the big boulders as the light sweeps by again, but the edges of the bright beam fall short of me.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
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