short of
preposition
: other than
especially
: of a lesser degree than
had few options short of replacing the motor
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However, the broad nature of some of these orders may fall short of establishing the stable regulatory environment necessary for the development of capital-intensive energy projects with long time horizons.
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Skip York, The Conversation, 9 Dec. 2025
The advances are slow but gaining momentum, and Ukraine, short of manpower, can do little more than avoid collapse.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 9 Dec. 2025
Cease is a huge addition to the pitching staff after the Blue Jays fell short of the World Series this year.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2025
The Tommies valiant effort came up just short of a monumental upset.
—Andrew Cornelius, Twin Cities, 6 Dec. 2025
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Skip York, The Conversation, 9 Dec. 2025
The advances are slow but gaining momentum, and Ukraine, short of manpower, can do little more than avoid collapse.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 9 Dec. 2025
Cease is a huge addition to the pitching staff after the Blue Jays fell short of the World Series this year.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2025
The Tommies valiant effort came up just short of a monumental upset.
—Andrew Cornelius, Twin Cities, 6 Dec. 2025
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“Short of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short%20of. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.
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