lack thereof
idiom
formal
—used to say that there is not enough of the thing that has been mentioned
The problem is money, or (a/the) lack thereof.
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This internal audit requires them to think about their choices, relationships formed and their spirituality or lack thereof.
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Larae Quy, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Clemson’s success, or lack thereof, hinges on the big play.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
James Gunn is sharing an update, or lack thereof, on The Batman Part II following news of DC Studios setting a release date for a Clayface movie for Fall 2026.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
Eilish has been open about her social media habits — or lack thereof — in the past.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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Larae Quy, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Clemson’s success, or lack thereof, hinges on the big play.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
James Gunn is sharing an update, or lack thereof, on The Batman Part II following news of DC Studios setting a release date for a Clayface movie for Fall 2026.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
Eilish has been open about her social media habits — or lack thereof — in the past.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Lack thereof.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lack%20thereof. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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