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Discover LudwigThe phrase "was lack of" is correct and can be used in written English.
This phrase is usually used to suggest that something was missing or absent in a particular situation. For example, "The problem with the project was lack of sufficient resources."
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was lack of
noun
A defect or failing; moral or spiritual degeneracy.
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The reason given was lack of data.
Her biggest concern was lack of sleep.
It was lack of money.
It was lack of space.
Perhaps it was lack of confidence".
Initially, the problem was lack of wind.
The culprit, again, was lack of space.
In truth, it was lack of competition.
It was lack of a stable ownership with stable resources.
The most common complaint was lack of chemistry.
The problem, he said, was "lack of exposure".
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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