short of
preposition
: other than
especially
: of a lesser degree than
had few options short of replacing the motor
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In New Orleans, fans won’t be short of options gastronomic options.
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Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
But the Oslo process fell short of its potential as extremists in both camps used violence to spoil the mood for compromise and negotiating positions hardened.
—Peter L. Hahn / Made By History, TIME, 6 Feb. 2025
Honeywell's full-year earnings guidance fell short of analysts' forecasts and the company is going to split into two companies: automation and aerospace.
—Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025
The bass synth notes and kick drum hits sound round and full but fall well short of head-rattling.
—PCMAG, 5 Feb. 2025
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Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
But the Oslo process fell short of its potential as extremists in both camps used violence to spoil the mood for compromise and negotiating positions hardened.
—Peter L. Hahn / Made By History, TIME, 6 Feb. 2025
Honeywell's full-year earnings guidance fell short of analysts' forecasts and the company is going to split into two companies: automation and aerospace.
—Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025
The bass synth notes and kick drum hits sound round and full but fall well short of head-rattling.
—PCMAG, 5 Feb. 2025
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“Short of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short%20of. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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