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    lack of

    US /læk ʌv/

    ・

    UK /læk ɔv/

    A1
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounThe state or condition of not having enough of something; absence.
    The project failed due to a lack of funding.
    prep.PrepositionWithout enough of; deficient in.
    His failure was due to a lack of effort.
    phr.PhraseAn insufficient quantity or supply of something needed.
    The company suffered from a lack of resources.
    phr.PhraseA deficiency in the ability to do something.
    Her lack of communication skills hindered her career.
    phr.PhraseAn absence of comprehension or knowledge.
    There was a clear lack of understanding between the two parties.
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounA deficiency or shortage.
    There is a lack of clean water in the village.

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    How Words Can Harm: Crash Course Philosophy #28

    10:46How Words Can Harm: Crash Course Philosophy #28
    • Some are considered off-limits because they are, for lack of a more philosophical word, dirty.

      Some are considered off-limits because they are, for lack of a more philosophical word, dirty.

    • Some are considered off-limits just because they're, for lack of a more philosophical word, dirty.

      Some are considered off-limits just because they're, for lack of a more philosophical word, dirty.

    B1

    Bereavement: How to Transform Grief & Depression Through Spiritual Healing

    35:17Bereavement: How to Transform Grief & Depression Through Spiritual Healing
    • This is not a sign of a lack of mental health.

      This is not a sign of a lack of mental health.

    • This is not a sign of a lack of mental health, it's a sign of love.

      This is not a sign of a lack of mental health, it's a sign of love.

    B1

    The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News

    38:58The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News
    • EXPOSED HIS LACK OF

      EXPOSED HIS LACK OF

    B1

    Boost your metabolism and get rid of your belly fat

    24:13Boost your metabolism and get rid of your belly fat
    • But all physical craving for sweets is caused by a lack of absorbable protein.

      But all physical craving for sweets is caused by a lack of absorbable protein.

    • lack of absorbable protein and as soon as we increase the

      lack of absorbable protein and as soon as we increase the

    B1

    Screens are NOT the reason kids need glasses ?

    02:27Screens are NOT the reason kids need glasses ?
    • Instead, it seems that the likely culprit is the hormone that carries this stop-growing signal from the brain to the eyeballs, or really, a lack of this hormone.

      Instead, it seems that the likely culprit is the hormone that carries this stop-growing signal from the brain to the eyeballs, or really, a lack of this hormone.

    • Instead,   it seems that the likely culprit is the hormone  that carries the stop-growing signal from the  brain to the eyeballs – or, really, a lack of  this hormone.

      Instead,   it seems that the likely culprit is the hormone  that carries the stop-growing signal from the  brain to the eyeballs – or, really, a lack of  this hormone.

    B2

    This Is How Huawei Shocked America With a Smartphone

    07:57This Is How Huawei Shocked America With a Smartphone
    • China does seem to be able to find its way to find alternatives when there is a lack of Western technologies available.

      China does seem to be able to find its way to find alternatives when there is a lack of Western technologies available.

    • when there is a lack of Western technologies available.

      when there is a lack of Western technologies available.

    B1

    Why Cat Bites Are Actually So Dangerous | RTC 35

    12:07Why Cat Bites Are Actually So Dangerous | RTC 35
    • and it usually comes on pretty quickly when your body gets used to essentially developing a tolerance or a dependence on caffeine, where if you don't have caffeine over a period of 36, 48 hours, the blood vessels in your brain are thought to swell a little bit because of the lack of caffeine.

      and it usually comes on pretty quickly when your body gets used to essentially developing a tolerance or a dependence on caffeine, where if you don't have caffeine over a period of 36, 48 hours, the blood vessels in your brain are thought to swell a little bit because of the lack of caffeine.

    • because the lack of caffeine.

      because the lack of caffeine.

    B1

    Prime Minister's Questions: 17 January 2018

    44:53Prime Minister's Questions: 17 January 2018
    • West Sussex, a 450-mile round trip from his home and family in Manchester. The lack of

      West Sussex, a 450-mile round trip from his home and family in Manchester. The lack of

    • The lack of mental health beds is a national crisis and scandal.

      The lack of mental health beds is a national crisis and scandal.

    B1

    How About That...

    10:07How About That...
    • The other thing that I had a problem with, which I already brought up—I don't—I don't think I need to elaborate on it—which is the—the context or lack of context.

      The other thing that I had a problem with, which I already brought up—I don't—I don't think I need to elaborate on it—which is the—the context or lack of context.

    • which is the context or lack of context

      which is the context or lack of context

    B1

    It’s Not Just the U.S. Why Are World Leaders So Old Now? | WSJ State of the Stat

    07:09It’s Not Just the U.S. Why Are World Leaders So Old Now? | WSJ State of the Stat
    • And if younger voters feel like their interests aren't represented, it can lead to a lack of trust in the government.

      And if younger voters feel like their interests aren't represented, it can lead to a lack of trust in the government.

    • it can lead to a lack of trust in the government.

      it can lead to a lack of trust in the government.

    B1