Zoeken
shy of something
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lacking a particular amount compared to something
Example
The team was shy of one player to complete the lineup.
They scored just shy of 100 goals last year.
The student 's excellent performance on the exam earned her a B plus, just shy of an A.
Voorbeeld
The team was shy of one player to complete the lineup.
They scored just shy of 100 goals last year.
The student's excellent performance on the exam earned her a B plus, just shy of an A.
The Democrats are three votes shy of a majority.
Her attempt to climb the mountain ended just shy of the summit.
