Examples of 'fell far short' in a sentence

Meaning of "fell far short"

fell far short - To fail or be inadequate in meeting expectations, standards, or goals. It suggests a significant gap between what was anticipated or required and what was actually achieved

How to use "fell far short" in a sentence

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fell far short
He fell far short of the other shore.
This time they fell far short.
It fell far short of meeting the para.
Pledged contributions still fell far short of needs.
We fell far short of that yesterday.
That indicator still fell far short of the goal.
Fell far short of the high initial expectations.
Production fell far short of demand.
The veteran core will say they fell far short.
I think it fell far short in that regard.
But as in so many other things practice fell far short of precept.
Both efforts fell far short of their goals.
It seemed that any attempt on my part to mimic their virtues fell far short.
The athletes fell far short of our expectations.
The meagre resources available for that purpose fell far short of the requirements.

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It fell far short of their expectations.
Implementation of those two resolutions still fell far short of what was required.
But they fell far short of reaching any point.
The small city has struggled as tax revenue fell far short of the city budget.
This amount fell far short of what was needed on the ground.
The treatment Mark Keenan received in the punishment block fell far short of this model.
Actual numbers fell far short in every category.
The Mets tried to come back, but fell far short.
This achievement fell far short of what had been hoped for.
It became known only in 1845 that his estimates fell far short of the costs.
And it fell far short of our expectations for a number of reasons.
Sales of the Phaeton fell far short of expectations.
That fell far short of the United Nations target level of 0.70 per cent.
ODA levels still fell far short of targets.
But this fell far short of the forensic examination required.
Conditions of imprisonment in Peru fell far short of international standards.
These numbers fell far short of securing them representation on the municipality council.
But the nation of Israel fell far short of the promise.
The deal fell far short of the “ historic compromise ” that Mr Hollande had promised.
But even such sufferings fell far short of those of Mary.
The turnout fell far short of the 50 % required, and the referendum was declared invalid.
They took the position that the decision fell far short of what Kenyans were expecting.
This, however, fell far short of the Hungarian leaders ' desire for greater autonomy and recognition.
Unfortunately, the programme fell far short of my expectations.
But both fell far short of the 163-seat majority needed to govern outright.
Today, you unfortunately fell far short of them.
The offer still fell far short of what even the moderate mujahedin parties would accept.
Even then, the extension fell far short of reality.
His trial reportedly fell far short of the minimum requirements for a fair and just trial.
However, the funds raised for their implementation fell far short of the amount required.
In fact, the report fell far short of reflecting the actual situation in Cuba.
In the final quarter of 1992, however, pay increases again fell far short of price inflation.
The Ravens defense fell far short against a more talented opponent.
Regrettably, the concrete results fell far short of the commitments.
The benefits of ICT fell far short of reaching the majority of the world 's inhabitants.

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