short of
preposition
: other than
especially
: of a lesser degree than
had few options short of replacing the motor
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The plan to build 10,000 units in any case fell short of addressing the housing needs of the homeless population.
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Jessica Goodheart, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
He's already reportedly axed a trade to the Houston Astros while the New York Yankees fell short of meeting the Cardinals' demands.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
If anything, Fanning’s performance falls short of capturing the fiery spark and vibrant energy that defined Rotolo.
—Darryn King, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
In its latest earnings report earlier this month, Oracle came up short of analysts’ estimates and issued a forecast that was also weaker than Wall Street was expecting.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2024
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Jessica Goodheart, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
He's already reportedly axed a trade to the Houston Astros while the New York Yankees fell short of meeting the Cardinals' demands.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
If anything, Fanning’s performance falls short of capturing the fiery spark and vibrant energy that defined Rotolo.
—Darryn King, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
In its latest earnings report earlier this month, Oracle came up short of analysts’ estimates and issued a forecast that was also weaker than Wall Street was expecting.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Short of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short%20of. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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