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Princeton's WordNet
fall short, come shortverb
fail to meet (expectations or standards)
Synonyms:
come short
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fall short
Synonyms:
fail, be deficient
Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words
fall short
Synonyms:
be deficient, be inadequate
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Commander Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson:
It is critical that we maintain standards of professional behavior in a training environment, notwithstanding the determinations regarding drug use, the reviews made clear that acceptable standards of conduct were not always maintained. We demand all Airmen serve with integrity and professionalism and hold Airmen whose actions fall short of Air Force standards fully accountable.
We're still continuing to fall short in many areas, and this robust testing that we need across the country, we started to improve, and now with the virus spiking up we're running into shortages, waiting 10 days, lines -- it's looking a lot like it did back in March and April.
For my involvement last week, theres no acceptable excuse, the bottom line is I shouldve done a better job keeping my composure in that situation and [not] fall short of what I believe it means to be a Pittsburgh Steeler and a member of the NFL.
We don't think this is the start of a full-on easing cycle; rather, these cuts are about providing a bit more accommodation to offset trade headwinds, fifty basis points of easing would fall short of what markets are currently pricing in over the next year, but should be enough to placate investors that are concerned monetary policy has become a bit too restrictive.
I feel like a starving man who waited 3 years for a feast and who was just given a handful of rice, i’m excited and appreciate the SEC efforts but they clearly fall short of expectations.
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- недостаточный, бытьRussian
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