lack thereof
idiom
formal
—used to say that there is not enough of the thing that has been mentioned
The problem is money, or (a/the) lack thereof.
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Now that Silksong has been available for about a week, though, that discussion has turned decisively toward seemingly endless takes on the game's relative difficulty (or lack thereof).
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ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
The right specialists should understand your industry's legacy landscape, the APIs (or lack thereof) and how data flows between platforms.
—Marcin Nowak, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Patriotism was another common theme, though Elena Velez’s lack thereof could lead to some form of political protest.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
Tatis is a supreme defender in right field, but with center fielder Jackson Merrill still in the throes of a sophomore slump, Tatis’ offensive form — or lack thereof — will largely determine the team’s trajectory.
—The Athletic Mlb Staff, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
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ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
The right specialists should understand your industry's legacy landscape, the APIs (or lack thereof) and how data flows between platforms.
—Marcin Nowak, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Patriotism was another common theme, though Elena Velez’s lack thereof could lead to some form of political protest.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
Tatis is a supreme defender in right field, but with center fielder Jackson Merrill still in the throes of a sophomore slump, Tatis’ offensive form — or lack thereof — will largely determine the team’s trajectory.
—The Athletic Mlb Staff, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Lack thereof.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lack%20thereof. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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