"sorely lacks" is a correct and usable phrase in written English. It is typically used to describe a situation or object that is lacking or insufficient in some way. It conveys a sense of strong disappointment or frustration. Example: "The company's marketing strategy sorely lacks creativity and innovation. We need to come up with new and exciting ideas to stand out in the market."
China, he said, sorely lacks that.
The Doha round of global trade talks sorely lacks momentum.
Though she sorely lacks Ms. Rowling's expert timing, the two share a similar sense of play.
But what he sorely lacks these days is a crystal ball.
Instead, you press buttons and sliders in a scheme that sorely lacks precision.
Schenkkan believes he also had a distinct strength that Barack Obama sorely lacks.
He also has a touch of authentic flair that Romney sorely lacks.
The Birmingham manager has merely highlighted the abilities his side sorely lacks.
The photos are of fishnets, brocade, and peacock feathers — three things the New Yorker office sorely lacks.
They watch politics on different channels, hold opposing views about immigration and believe the other side sorely lacks common sense.
Trump sorely lacks an equivalent to James Baker, Reagan's wily chief of staff, who helped arrange the negotiations with O'Neill.
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