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Synonyms

fall short of

Idioms  

  1. Prove inadequate or insufficient. For example, His skills fell short of the required standard. [Late 1500s]

Example Sentences

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As it currently stands, road use fees fall short of fully funding roadway systems in most states already, and governments are currently diverting funds from other sources.

From MarketWatch

They also agreed that GM would pay a higher rate for parts if demand fell short of projections.

From The Wall Street Journal

Analysts currently estimate that roughly 9 million barrels per day of global oil supply have been disrupted, while early demand destruction falls short of closing the gap.

From Barron's

However, the post fell short of a formal apology, which could mean the controversy won’t end swiftly.

From MarketWatch

The hillside behind her was sprinkled with desert golds, but the display fell short of the riotous eruption of flowers posted on social media.

From Los Angeles Times

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