short of
preposition
: other than
especially
: of a lesser degree than
had few options short of replacing the motor
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But this program, too, was deliberately designed to promote only modest cooperation at the EU level, stopping far short of creating a permanent, large-scale EU defense budget or a centralized defense authority.
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Douglas Rediker, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2025
However, Mecklenburg County falls just short of that figure, with 91% of children in grades K-5 up-to-date on the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to Washington.
—Evan Moore
december 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 Dec. 2025
Multiple video angles and photos showed quarterback Angelo Renda was short of the goal line.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Dec. 2025
Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks tackled Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth short of the line to gain.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 16 Dec. 2025
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Douglas Rediker, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2025
However, Mecklenburg County falls just short of that figure, with 91% of children in grades K-5 up-to-date on the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to Washington.
—Evan Moore
december 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 Dec. 2025
Multiple video angles and photos showed quarterback Angelo Renda was short of the goal line.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Dec. 2025
Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks tackled Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth short of the line to gain.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 16 Dec. 2025
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“Short of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short%20of. Accessed 22 Dec. 2025.
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