numerous shortcomings

collocation in English

meaningsofnumerousandshortcoming

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numerous
adjective
uk
/ˈnjuː.mə.rəs/us
/ˈnuː.mə.rəs/
many:
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shortcoming
noun[C usually plural]
uk
/ˈʃɔːtˌkʌm.ɪŋ/us
/ˈʃɔːrtˌkʌm.ɪŋ/
a fault or a failure to reach a ...
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(Definition ofnumerousandshortcomingfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofnumerous shortcomings

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It is evident from this discussion that there are numerous shortcomings in the available data.
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Secondly, we have to admit that the directive and the regulations being examined have a great many positive points, as well as numerous shortcomings.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
We all agree on the need for legislative reforms to remedy the numerous shortcomings of the current legislative and regulatory framework.
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We are constantly confronted with numerous shortcomings that prevent us from using our resources in a fully efficient manner.
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Furthermore, there are numerous shortcomings in recovery procedures.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
We are constantly confronted with numerous shortcomings that prevent us from using our resources in a wholly efficient manner.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
We find in this country as well as overseas numerous shortcomings in this field.
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We felt that there were numerous shortcomings in the legislation.
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There are, however, numerous shortcomings.
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The design had numerous shortcomings, including a lack of internal bulkheads and a slow diving time.
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The various tests showed numerous shortcomings, that could not all be resolved on the production models.
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However, the vessels had numerous shortcomings.
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Nutt found the second game to be more addictive than the first, despite its numerous shortcomings such as obvious padding towards the end of the story.
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