incompleteness

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Noun
  • Titone is also concerned about a new audit of OIT that identified serious deficiencies in the state's cybersecurity protocols.
    Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
  • In fact, one study found 84% of postmenopausal women diagnosed with osteoporosis had a magnesium deficiency.
    Caroline Tien, SELF, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The supporting cast, which includes such legends as Saleh Bakri and Hiam Abbass, is tremendous, but in a way their presence highlights Yusuf’s inadequacy as a protagonist.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
  • When asked about network inadequacy claims from parents, Florida Blue said as of March 1, specialized pediatric care provided by Nicklaus Children’s Health System doctors in Broward County, including those newly affiliated with Broward Health, will be considered in network.
    Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The all-wheel drive system and suspension absorb road imperfections well.
    James Raia, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
  • Those ideals inspired what was written into the Constitution, and the very idea that our Constitution must be amended and our nation improved by future generations who could redeem their shortcomings and address their imperfections through collective struggle and the democratic process.
    CBS News, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • One of the most common explanations for this (and for the University City restaurant scene’s shortcomings in general) has to do with how dining districts tend to develop in the first place.
    Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
  • The damage to the frigate brought US minesweeping shortcomings to the forefront again.
    Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 22 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Ultimately, a lack of Democratic support for weakening the filibuster prevented them from passing that legislation, but Republicans were also vehemently opposed and leaned on arguments about protecting states’ rights.
    David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
  • That played into his lack of worry about Iowa’s turnaround from its Sunday upset of defending national champion and top-seeded Florida, at least from a physical and travel standpoint.
    Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, which prevents your pancreas from producing enough of the enzymes needed to digest carbs, proteins, and fats.
    Caroline Tien, SELF, 11 Mar. 2026
  • The Arizona Republic cites records obtained from the El Paso PD that purportedly include allegations of insubordination, insufficiency, tardiness, and numerous disciplinary reviews related to accusations of excessive force, dereliction of duty, and off-duty gambling.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Tampa Bay rallied from a two-goal deficit, scoring three goals in the second period and five unanswered overall over the second and the third to win for the fourth time in five games and fifth time in seven.
    CBS News, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
  • The Spartans got a cross in front of the net and Jayde Hudson’s shot went off teammate Bella Marquez’s face for the goal in the 68th minute that cut the deficit to 2-1.
    Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Despite new tax revenue from a 20 percent tax increase, the city still faced a shortfall and was on the hook for things not budgeted.
    Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
  • The war has countries shifting back to coal to cover LNG shortfalls.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 25 Mar. 2026
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“Incompleteness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incompleteness. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.

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