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.
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Anna Wintour’s Vogue and the Financial Reality Adding to this challenge, is the commercial safety net or lack thereof.
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Gemma Allen, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The judge also questioned Turnage’s explanations, or lack thereof, for his failure to stop the situation or report it to authorities.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 26 Aug. 2025
Clearly, not all 100-RBI seasons – or the lack thereof – are created equal.
—Ryan Ford, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2025
While instant and ground will both brew into a delicious cup of coffee (more on flavor below), there are some major differences between the two, including the time required to brew a cup, the equipment necessary (or lack thereof), and the shelf-life.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
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Gemma Allen, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The judge also questioned Turnage’s explanations, or lack thereof, for his failure to stop the situation or report it to authorities.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 26 Aug. 2025
Clearly, not all 100-RBI seasons – or the lack thereof – are created equal.
—Ryan Ford, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2025
While instant and ground will both brew into a delicious cup of coffee (more on flavor below), there are some major differences between the two, including the time required to brew a cup, the equipment necessary (or lack thereof), and the shelf-life.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
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“Lack thereof.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lack%20thereof. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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