Sentence examples for fell slightly short from inspiring English sources

Despite the measures, the government fell slightly short.

While the company's profit was better than analysts had expected, its revenue fell slightly short.

The results, which amounted to $4.48 a share, fell slightly short of analysts' estimates of $4.53 a share.

Its full-year revenue estimates, although revised upward to $1.5 billion, also fell slightly short of Wall Street's expectations.

Both are fantastic talents (and lovely people) whose shows last season (February) fell slightly short of the hype.

He did not dazzle hitters with 100-mile-an-hour speed, like Chamberlain, whose 62 pitches fell slightly short of his target count of 65 to 70.

He said the dividend had fallen slightly short.

Some of Volkswagen's car models also fall slightly short, these people said.

The deal falls slightly short of the harsh conditions set by Mr. Helms to release America's dues.

"She would jump a crevasse, fall slightly short and be held suspended on climbing ropes by the guides.

Total operating revenue rose 0.6% to $32.17bn, falling slightly short of analysts' average estimate of $32.46bn, according to Reuters.