short of
preposition
: other than
especially
: of a lesser degree than
had few options short of replacing the motor
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So Willow Glen’s season ended one win short of a repeat NorCal title.
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Glenn Reeves, The Mercury News, 1 June 2024
The climbers turned back short of the summit as weather conditions deteriorated.
—Jenny Vrentas, New York Times, 31 May 2024
Contrast doesn't get much better than that short of a pricey OLED panel, a noteworthy achievement for a monitor that costs less than a C-note.
—PCMAG, 31 May 2024
In just short of three seasons, the Chargers finished 29th, 21st and 24th in points given up and 23rd, 20th and 28th in yards surrendered.
—Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
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Glenn Reeves, The Mercury News, 1 June 2024
The climbers turned back short of the summit as weather conditions deteriorated.
—Jenny Vrentas, New York Times, 31 May 2024
Contrast doesn't get much better than that short of a pricey OLED panel, a noteworthy achievement for a monitor that costs less than a C-note.
—PCMAG, 31 May 2024
In just short of three seasons, the Chargers finished 29th, 21st and 24th in points given up and 23rd, 20th and 28th in yards surrendered.
—Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
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“Short of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short%20of. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.
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