lack
noun
an absence or inadequate amount of something needed, desirable, or customary.
will be lacking
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future progressiveof lack.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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The Labor Ministry has predicted that, by 2030, Russia will be lacking more than 400,000 IT workers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 8, 2025
Not that the Welsh crowd in Lyon will be lacking energy and spirit either.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2023
This is not to say that the next superintendent will be lacking in experience, knowledge or ability.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 22, 2017
Regardless of the independence and integrity shown by Justice Department attorneys, they said, the perception of independence will be lacking.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 6, 2017
Only one thing will be lacking, and it is that Papa Hafner should discover religious scruples which would prevent him from greeting the King....
From Cosmopolis — Complete by Paul Bourget
