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Recent Examples of Synonyms for falling short (of)
missing
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For these groups, missing doses can have life-altering consequences.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Jan. 2026 -
What remains missing is a full economic and social impact study, released publicly for review and comment.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Falling short (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/falling%20short%20%28of%29. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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