as in deficiency
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a failure to get what is expected or needed
a shortfall in milk production profit shortfalls
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Recent Examples of shortfall
Democrats in Washington's Legislature are weighing a range of taxes to help bridge a multibillion-dollar budget shortfall, including proposals that would target the state's wealthiest residents and businesses.
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Melissa Santos, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
And the budget shortfall could kick off a cycle of funding shortages and service cuts as fewer people ride.
—Sarah Freishtat, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
The district projects a shortfall of approximately $51 million in next year’s budget, which must be approved by the district Board of Education by the end of June.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2025
Supporters say the split would have helped the district address a budget crisis that includes a $35 million shortfall in its fund balance.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Mar. 2025
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Melissa Santos, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
And the budget shortfall could kick off a cycle of funding shortages and service cuts as fewer people ride.
—Sarah Freishtat, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
The district projects a shortfall of approximately $51 million in next year’s budget, which must be approved by the district Board of Education by the end of June.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2025
Supporters say the split would have helped the district address a budget crisis that includes a $35 million shortfall in its fund balance.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Mar. 2025
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“Shortfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shortfall. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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