Sentences with Short Of

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15 Example Sentences Showcasing the Meaning of 'Short Of'

The team fell short of victory in the championship game.

The refrigerator is short of space for all the groceries we bought.

The company is short of funds to launch the new product.

The recipe is short of one essential ingredient to make the dish perfect.

The student felt short of ideas for the creative writing assignment.

The city is short of parking spaces for residents and visitors.

The movie was short of expectations, considering the hype surrounding it.

The store is short of the required number of employees for the weekend shift.

Short of a better option, she decided to take the train to the city.

The recipe is delicious, short of the excessive salt added accidentally.

Short of a complete explanation, the mystery surrounding the ancient artifact persists.

The garden is thriving with flowers, short of the ones that need more sunlight.

The essay is well-written, short of a few grammatical errors that need correction.

The movie was captivating, short of an unexpected twist in the plot.

Short of the finish line, the runner pushed through the last stretch of the marathon.

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