“Such minimalism may always be viewed as a shortcoming in longer fiction, but for flash fiction, it's a perfect fit.”

“Geim blames this shortcoming on polyimide's hydrophilicity, that is, its tendency to attract water.”

“That shortcoming led to the introduction of the Holmes system for major investigations.”

“The state government blamed cold and rainy weather for the programme's shortcomings.”

“Early in the season, Marlin correctly identified his team's shortcomings as qualifying and racing on road courses.”

“Although the Security Council approved the proposal by acclamation, time did not permit debate about its merits or shortcomings.”