"We need to have the right systems in place or else we'll fall short on the service end of our business," he said.

It looked as if they were going to fall short.

All three times they fell short and ended in 2nd place.

The report also said treatment programs fell far short of meeting the needs.

Yet justice alone can fall short in putting the past to rest.

We all fall short of the standards our best values set for us.

But when put into effect the plans usually fall short.

But, with the kitchen under pressure from the large party, the rest of the food fell far short.

Never has a place fallen so short of its potential.

No man can go through his life without some day falling short.

"It fell about 5 feet short, took a couple of hops and went right in."

In his final two years as a player, the Browns again reached the title game in 1965, but fell short the following year.

Plenty of players would like to fall short like that every year.

The momentum of a bomb that fell short could still spray them with the liquid fire.

Crews that fall short will have their pay docked.

The man fell six feet short from safety, fresh blood streaming out across the sidewalk where he lay.

Growers estimate the state fell short this harvest season by 70,000 workers.

Last week, the Republicans, who control the floor agenda, called for a vote to end debate, but fell five votes short, winning over four Democrats.

Falling short can bring sanctions, including the closing of schools.

The Detroit Tigers gave up a great battle in the series but fell short a game.