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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The Pro Bowl may be anecdotal but is a fair gauge of talent or lack thereof.
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Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 20 Jan. 2025
The way the game’s diplomacy system (or arguably, lack thereof) worked resulted in AI players constantly trying to push you into war with them.
—Ars Technica, 16 Jan. 2025
The row around use of local Scottish talent on hit show The Traitors, or lack thereof, is showing no signs of abating.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2025
Consider the long-term potential (or lack thereof) of your connections.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 20 Jan. 2025
The way the game’s diplomacy system (or arguably, lack thereof) worked resulted in AI players constantly trying to push you into war with them.
—Ars Technica, 16 Jan. 2025
The row around use of local Scottish talent on hit show The Traitors, or lack thereof, is showing no signs of abating.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2025
Consider the long-term potential (or lack thereof) of your connections.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for lack thereof
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“Lack thereof.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lack%20thereof. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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