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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But since misogynistic online communities aren’t localized, the discourse has spread to encompass dozens of countries and their specific attempts — or lack thereof — to counter radicalization.
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Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2025
But more often than not, my efforts (or lack thereof) result in clumps of plants in some areas, and bare sections in others.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
Actors get to show off their singing chops (or lack thereof), often performed to great comedic effect — as demonstrated by films like Bridget Jones's Diary (2001) and When Harry Met Sally (1989).
—Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
The Democratic response or lack thereof to Republicans and the Trump agenda will be determinative of voters' enthusiasm to turn out for them in the coming midterm year -- their next big hope to reclaim some power.
—Averi Harper, ABC News, 14 Mar. 2025
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Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2025
But more often than not, my efforts (or lack thereof) result in clumps of plants in some areas, and bare sections in others.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
Actors get to show off their singing chops (or lack thereof), often performed to great comedic effect — as demonstrated by films like Bridget Jones's Diary (2001) and When Harry Met Sally (1989).
—Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
The Democratic response or lack thereof to Republicans and the Trump agenda will be determinative of voters' enthusiasm to turn out for them in the coming midterm year -- their next big hope to reclaim some power.
—Averi Harper, ABC News, 14 Mar. 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 31 Mar. 2025.
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