short of
preposition
: other than
especially
: of a lesser degree than
had few options short of replacing the motor
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That might be a tough sell after the $699 AI Pin’s debut: the device has been widely panned for its slow responses and a user experience that falls well short of the always-on, wearable AI assistant concept that its founders promised in the run-up to the device’s release.
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Chris Welch, The Verge, 22 May 2024
Existing solutions fell short of the high standards for performance, security, and ease of installation required for a premier marine powertrain.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2024
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Chris Welch, The Verge, 22 May 2024
Existing solutions fell short of the high standards for performance, security, and ease of installation required for a premier marine powertrain.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2024
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“Short of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short%20of. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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