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The phrase "a shortfall of private" is not correct and lacks clarity in written English.
It may be intended to describe a deficiency or lack of something related to the private sector or private individuals, but it needs additional context to be meaningful.
Example: "The report highlighted a shortfall of private investment in renewable energy projects this year."
Alternatives: "a lack of private" or "a deficit of private".
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China Daily: "Despite concerns about the creaky transport system and a shortfall of private security guards, which forced the government to call in thousands of extra troops to help screen visitors, the Games have passed by fairly trouble-free.
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Though significant contributions have come from many governments – and from private donors, through UNICEF's National Committees – a shortfall of over $200 million remains.
G.M.'s pension funds have been closely watched, because they had a shortfall of almost $19 billion at the beginning of the year -- by far the largest deficit in the private sector.
A shortfall of $35m was mentioned.
The state still faces a shortfall of $9.2 billion next year, compared with a $26.6 billion shortfall last year.
Ms. Peters predicted a shortfall of $3.1 billion.
The result was a shortfall of more than 3,000 children.
That adds up to a shortfall of $1 trillion.
This means that there is a shortfall of $3.1tn.
The city faces a shortfall of up to $1 billion this year.
"They were heading for a shortfall of £570m next year.
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