Sentence examples for lacking top from inspiring English sources

He lauded praise upon the efficiency and oversight of the Japanese racing product by the Japanese Racing Association, but one thing seemed to be lacking: top quality horseflesh that could compete on a global scale.

Schüler was rather less ebullient: "Germany has a strong midfield in the biotech sector, but compared with the United States or the United Kingdom, we are lacking top companies," she warns.

And the manner in which Martinez continued to push for victory, despite lacking top scorer Romelu Lukaku, suggests they will press their challengers for the rest of the season.

Palkovacs et al. (2009) found that guppy populations from streams with predators (high mortality) excreted nutrients at higher rates compared to populations from streams lacking top predators (low mortality).

Barbs were directed against fellow showjumper Robert Smith, son of the redoubtable Harvey, who last April had rubbished the British team as mediocrities lacking top-class horse power.

"We've been lacking top-order runs for a while and it has set us back, but credit to the way we have fought and managed to stay in the game".

The squad lacks top quality and depth.

Nearly 29percentt of SD aspen were missing branches and an additional 16percentt lacked top and branch biomass.

In fact, China is not behind in article and patent production worldwide (Table 6), but rather lacks top ranking higher education institutes and high quality research results to apply in industries.

The Daily Telegraph commented during the ceremony that, although fun, it lacked "top drawer" performers, and that Annie Lennox was "utterly underwhelming".

Not that this festival has ever lacked top-flight orchestras.