short of
preposition
: other than
especially
: of a lesser degree than
had few options short of replacing the motor
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In fact, the 2025 defensive personnel falls short of what Miami had in many areas in 2024 because of the changes made to the defensive line and the secondary.
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 27 May 2025
An April report from the legislature’s Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability showed the state’s revenue growth has fallen $471 million short of the $55 billion in state revenues Pritzker used in his February budget proposal.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025
The Gators went on a surge to finish 15-15 in the SEC and, despite falling short of a hosting spot, are back in the NCAA tournament for the 17th straight season.
—Jackson Castellano, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 May 2025
For whatever reason, Thibodeau benched Towns for six minutes and 35 seconds of the fourth quarter — beginning at the nine-minute mark — while the Knicks fell short of a comeback attempt in Friday’s 114-109 loss at Madison Square Garden.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 24 May 2025
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 27 May 2025
An April report from the legislature’s Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability showed the state’s revenue growth has fallen $471 million short of the $55 billion in state revenues Pritzker used in his February budget proposal.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025
The Gators went on a surge to finish 15-15 in the SEC and, despite falling short of a hosting spot, are back in the NCAA tournament for the 17th straight season.
—Jackson Castellano, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 May 2025
For whatever reason, Thibodeau benched Towns for six minutes and 35 seconds of the fourth quarter — beginning at the nine-minute mark — while the Knicks fell short of a comeback attempt in Friday’s 114-109 loss at Madison Square Garden.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 24 May 2025
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“Short of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short%20of. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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