become short

Examples (10)

• The project budget began to become short due to unexpected expenses.
• As winter approached, the days started to become noticeably short.
• If we don't hire more staff soon, we will become short of qualified personnel.
• The company's profits became short of the projected targets last quarter.
• Many developing countries can become short of essential medical supplies during a crisis.
• We need to be careful with our resources, or we might become short of funds.
• After the sudden increase in demand, the factory began to become short on finished products.
• The marathon runner became short of breath in the final miles.
• Without proper planning, even well-intentioned initiatives can become short on impact.
• If the current trend continues, the city may become short of housing in the next decade.