short of
preposition
: other than
especially
: of a lesser degree than
had few options short of replacing the motor
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The Philadelphia Phillies know this offseason is one of the biggest in recent years after coming up short of expectations in the playoffs.
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Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
His administration has already made clear through its Department of Government Efficiency that slashing the federal bureaucracy is a major priority, though that group’s cuts have fallen short of its initial goals.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Even when a child seems panicked and short of breath, their body might still be getting enough oxygen.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 14 Oct. 2025
Three senators who caucus with Democrats joined Republicans to support the bill, but the 55-45 majority was short of the 60-vote majority needed to end the debate.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
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Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
His administration has already made clear through its Department of Government Efficiency that slashing the federal bureaucracy is a major priority, though that group’s cuts have fallen short of its initial goals.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Even when a child seems panicked and short of breath, their body might still be getting enough oxygen.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 14 Oct. 2025
Three senators who caucus with Democrats joined Republicans to support the bill, but the 55-45 majority was short of the 60-vote majority needed to end the debate.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
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“Short of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short%20of. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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