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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Justice can be impacted by circumstances outside someone’s control, like economic mobility or lack thereof, education and access to affordable health care, housing and even personal safety.
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Charlotte Observer, 16 Feb. 2026
In each case, however, their comments — or lack thereof — became the story.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
The love and luck, or lack thereof, will then roll directly into a string of cultural and religious observances and holidays next week.
—Lianna Norman, Florida Times-Union, 13 Feb. 2026
Edwards stressed last night that Wolves knew where their January decisions would leave them in terms of depth, or lack thereof.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
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Charlotte Observer, 16 Feb. 2026
In each case, however, their comments — or lack thereof — became the story.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
The love and luck, or lack thereof, will then roll directly into a string of cultural and religious observances and holidays next week.
—Lianna Norman, Florida Times-Union, 13 Feb. 2026
Edwards stressed last night that Wolves knew where their January decisions would leave them in terms of depth, or lack thereof.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for lack thereof
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“Lack thereof.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lack%20thereof. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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