The phrase "was lacking compared" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English.
It is typically used to express a lack or deficiency in something when compared to something else. Example: The new smartphone's battery life was lacking compared to its competitors' models.
Apple earned praise for its Maps visual design, but the data was lacking compared to Google, which is understandable given that Google had a massive head start on building its own mapping effort.
Although reviewers including IGN and GameSpot felt that the single player gameplay was lacking compared to its predecessor, the simultaneous four-person multiplayer modes – a first for the Nintendo 64 – were praised.
The current study found multiparous women reported lower childbirth self-efficacy levels where partner support was lacking compared to first time mothers.
For CHO GAG+ cells, antibody had less effect on either binding or infection when gp150 was lacking (compare the wild-type and knockout viruses).
"What's lacking compared to London, of course, is a developed entrepreneurial ecosystem.
It's lacking compared to the top performers in its price range, like the Jambox, as it's a bit tinny at times.
However, research in poly N-vinylamide) derivatives is lacking compoly N-vinylamideylamiderivativesises which are structuralackingrs of poly(N-vinylamide) derivatives [36, 37].
And if the Ferrari power-unit is lacking compared to the Mercedes, the Renault appears to be even further behind at the moment, both in performance and reliability.
A common criticism of the series' GameCube and Wii titles is that their 3D graphics are lacking compared to many other console titles.
However, despite the importance of odorant receptors, the functional identification of Ors in honey bees is lacking compared to other model insects, including fly and mosquito species [ 79].
Also, research in the area of energy medicine is lacking compared with other CAM therapies such as chiropractic, acupuncture, and body work, which may equally influence the lack of legitimacy ascribed to this category of CAM treatment.
