lack thereof
idiom
formal
—used to say that there is not enough of the thing that has been mentioned
The problem is money, or (a/the) lack thereof.
Examples of lack thereof in a Sentence
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Tesla and vehicle safety Tesla began releasing its vehicle safety report in 2018 to establish a baseline for Autopilot’s safety, comparing the miles between accidents in its vehicles based on Autopilot usage (or lack thereof) to the industry’s average.
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William Gavin, Quartz, 23 May 2024
His political experience, or lack thereof, was touted on the campaign trail eight years ago as a fresh presence in Washington.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 22 May 2024
And yet, the answers (or the lack thereof) leave little room for imaginative intrigue or rumination, since the film moves quickly on to its next topic of oblique discussion.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 19 May 2024
During his London trial last year, Elton John testified on Spacey’s behalf to corroborate his attendance (or lack thereof) at the singer’s White Tie and Tiara Balls in the early 2000s.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 17 May 2024
It’s pitted the big utilities against consumer groups against out-of-state suppliers, and featured charges and counter-charges over the effectiveness (or lack thereof) of Maryland’s 25-year-old competitive marketplace.
—Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 19 Mar. 2024
Zero points are the neutral mark, with points added or deducted based on human rights — or lack thereof.
—Matt Kirouac, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2024
The Columbia University Senate -- made up of 111 faculty, students, administrative staff and others -- is set to establish a task force to investigate the school's administration and how its actions, or lack thereof, have divided the university community.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 4 May 2024
This more than likely has to do with its protein content, or rather, lack thereof.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 3 May 2024
William Gavin, Quartz, 23 May 2024
His political experience, or lack thereof, was touted on the campaign trail eight years ago as a fresh presence in Washington.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 22 May 2024
And yet, the answers (or the lack thereof) leave little room for imaginative intrigue or rumination, since the film moves quickly on to its next topic of oblique discussion.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 19 May 2024
During his London trial last year, Elton John testified on Spacey’s behalf to corroborate his attendance (or lack thereof) at the singer’s White Tie and Tiara Balls in the early 2000s.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 17 May 2024
It’s pitted the big utilities against consumer groups against out-of-state suppliers, and featured charges and counter-charges over the effectiveness (or lack thereof) of Maryland’s 25-year-old competitive marketplace.
—Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 19 Mar. 2024
Zero points are the neutral mark, with points added or deducted based on human rights — or lack thereof.
—Matt Kirouac, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2024
The Columbia University Senate -- made up of 111 faculty, students, administrative staff and others -- is set to establish a task force to investigate the school's administration and how its actions, or lack thereof, have divided the university community.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 4 May 2024
This more than likely has to do with its protein content, or rather, lack thereof.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 3 May 2024
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“Lack thereof.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lack%20thereof. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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