Sentence examples for were found wanting from inspiring English sources

None were found wanting.

But Tottenham were found wanting when it mattered most.

They were found wanting during the financial crisis.

In August, though, the ambience and service were found wanting.

My middle son tested all my parenting abilities, and they were found wanting.

Christian tested all my parenting abilities – and they were found wanting.

Surely the films have the answer, although some of this year's crop were found wanting.

Great patience, great fortitude and, most importantly, great golf were required, and many were found wanting.

Many a man and woman were called upon to push it … and all were found wanting.

Both sides were found wanting in their first 10 overs in the field.

Last week, child protection responses were found wanting by a Commons education committee.