Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lacked
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Denmark insisted on safeguards for women and children and for Haiti to do more to address the root causes of instability and carry out reforms in its governance system.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025 -
The former congresswoman insisted a shutdown must be avoided.—
Julia Manchester,
The Hill,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Eagles attacked Skinner again, and the home crowd begged for a flag after the safety aggressively defended tight end Dallas Goedert, but no penalty was called.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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The situation worsened and the friends begged Thomas to use his KPop Demon Hunters knowledge to help them.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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Then one day, the teacher asked if anyone knew about the Holocaust.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Anyone with information is asked to contact Chief Investigator Maria Stewart at 513-946-8700.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Oct. 2025
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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But its lawmakers said these products needed regulation for the interest of public health and safety.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Under long-standing (and still existing) federal law, hospitals are required to treat, stabilize or transfer anyone presenting with a serious medical condition that could be considered an emergency.—
Todd Spangler,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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So a good game from Prescott may be required to come away with a Week 5 win.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Lacked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacked. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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