short of
preposition
: other than
especially
: of a lesser degree than
had few options short of replacing the motor
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Allen had a quarterback sneak, but after replay review, he was ruled short of the line to gain, giving the Chiefs the ball with great field position to get the ball back.
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Scott Thompson, Fox News, 27 Jan. 2025
The group says the payout falls short of the more than $12 million in back rent, late fees and interest the city had originally sought.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
With only two modes (Dry and Liquid), this one fell a little short of others by not having a Moist mode for items that fall in between.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appétit, 27 Jan. 2025
Among them: Social Security is projected to run short of funds, triggering a benefit cut of 17% in 2035.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025
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Scott Thompson, Fox News, 27 Jan. 2025
The group says the payout falls short of the more than $12 million in back rent, late fees and interest the city had originally sought.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
With only two modes (Dry and Liquid), this one fell a little short of others by not having a Moist mode for items that fall in between.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appétit, 27 Jan. 2025
Among them: Social Security is projected to run short of funds, triggering a benefit cut of 17% in 2035.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025
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“Short of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short%20of. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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