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Noun
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Ultimately, the expedition’s failure likely came down to a combination of factors, including dietary deficiencies, hubris and simple bad luck.—
Meilan Solly,
Smithsonian Magazine,
19 May 2025 -
The absence of the 10 men, who also utilized facility deficiencies that officials have long complained about in their escape, went unnoticed for hours.—
Jack Brook,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2025
Noun
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The result is a lack of options for extended families, working-class renters or seniors aging in place.—
Danny Villalobos,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
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With Bailey, the Jazz are going to have to do a lot of work, because he’s got serious flaws in his game, namely the lack of ballhandling acumen.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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Any form of neck manipulation should only be performed by a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) or a licensed Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) after a thorough examination to rule out risk factors such as vertebral artery insufficiency or elevated stroke risk.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
12 May 2025
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Chance also understands that making informed decisions with your healthcare providers after experiencing cervical insufficiency is a critical form of self-care.—
Essence,
Essence,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Like at Philippe’s, the sandwich ($23) requires a few dips in the cup of jus to hide a multitude of shortcomings.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
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But the shortcomings of the air traffic control system have been known for decades.—
Josh Funk,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Facing a major budget shortfall, L.A.'s City Council is weighing municipal cuts and staffing reductions proposed by Mayor Karen Bass, some of which affect the Department of Cultural Affairs, which manages Hollyhock House.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2025
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With the administration forecasting an almost $2.4 billion surplus this fiscal year, and another $4.1 billion stashed in the rainy day fund, Connecticut can easily cover a $300 million Medicaid shortfall.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2025
Noun
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The problem is often misinterpreted by others and even by overachievers themselves as laziness or failure, which only deepens feelings of inadequacy.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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His coping mechanism of deflecting shame through humor works only when used to pave over his many inadequacies.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
2 May 2025
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Some said the murders highlighted the need for more nuanced discussions about antisemitism in the United States and the ongoing Israeli Palestinian conflict.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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These mosquito repellent bracelets will eliminate the need to cover your skin in smelly bug spray, and this sun hat has a back flap that’ll make sure your head and neck are completely covered throughout your trek.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2025
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The Celtics will have to make the NBA’s 14th comeback from a 3-1 deficit to extend their title reign and may have to do it without All-Star Jayson Tatum, who was carried off the court with a right leg injury with 2:58 left.—
Brian Mahoney,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2025
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Having already halved the deficit through Gabriel Martinelli, Mikel Arteta’s side soon equalised through Mikel Merino, whose subsequent sending-off for a second yellow card belatedly helped Liverpool stem the tide.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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“Insufficience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insufficience. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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