short of
preposition
: other than
especially
: of a lesser degree than
had few options short of replacing the motor
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The first hearing for Campillo’s new proposal was delayed from November because the Rules Committee fell short of a quorum before the proposal could be debated.
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David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
That is still short of the 200,000 Newsom promised.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
The bill had failed last week in the Senate on a vote of 17-16, which was one vote short of a majority with two senators absent.
—Meghan O’Brien, States Newsroom, 18 Feb. 2026
One of them is likely to fall short of the roster, particularly if the Rangers find a way to keep DH-OF Mark Canha, who could be a late-game pinch hit option and occasional corner outfielder.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
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David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
That is still short of the 200,000 Newsom promised.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
The bill had failed last week in the Senate on a vote of 17-16, which was one vote short of a majority with two senators absent.
—Meghan O’Brien, States Newsroom, 18 Feb. 2026
One of them is likely to fall short of the roster, particularly if the Rangers find a way to keep DH-OF Mark Canha, who could be a late-game pinch hit option and occasional corner outfielder.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
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“Short of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short%20of. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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