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lacked

  • past participle of lack.
  • past tense form of lack.

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Pro softball leagues have existed since 1976, but they have lacked the visibility and accessibility imperative to flourishing and gaining popularity.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

Argenx said the deal allows it to add to its pipeline Forte’s experimental drug FB102, for which it sees potential to address diseases with high unmet need that have lacked new treatments.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

Children who already had high blood pressure or lacked dietary information at the beginning of the study were excluded from the analysis.

From Science Daily Jul. 23, 2026

The report also found that the pilot lacked sufficient flight training and proper ground supervision.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

They felt nervous about speaking in front of so many people, and they lacked confidence about how to run a meeting.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling