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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Jinger Duggar Vuolo and Jeremy Vuolo are getting candid about the dancing — or lack thereof — on display at Jason Duggar’s recent wedding.
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Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Democrats' ability, or lack thereof, to pull that off is crucial this year.
—Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2024
The answer often lies in the technical infrastructure, culture and competencies—or lack thereof—that businesses have in place.
—Brad Anderson, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Pro-Palestinian organizers and voting advocates say their support – or lack thereof – may still be able to swing the election.
—Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
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Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Democrats' ability, or lack thereof, to pull that off is crucial this year.
—Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2024
The answer often lies in the technical infrastructure, culture and competencies—or lack thereof—that businesses have in place.
—Brad Anderson, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Pro-Palestinian organizers and voting advocates say their support – or lack thereof – may still be able to swing the election.
—Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
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 8 Nov. 2024.
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