Example Sentences

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They went on: "The Secretary of State's powers do not mean that the Commission will lack independence in disclosing sensitive information to the next of kin, victims and the public".

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Also, a two-person startup will lack the support level of these bigger companies to get a product in front of customers and negotiate contracts.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 25, 2026

Without a secure, modernized power grid, we will lack the electricity needed to defend ourselves.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

It will lack some of the old terminal’s soul, unfortunately.

From Slate • Nov. 24, 2025

“Good. We have to reduce your bile. If the mother has too much bile, the child will lack vigor and disobey his parents.”

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides