fall short of
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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
However the multinational bank also believes that a potential offering from Charter and SpaceX would fall short of supplanting any of the major cellular service providers in the U.S.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 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
In the years that followed, I failed her so many times, each time asserting my own will, my right to fall short of expectations.
From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan
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