He observed that the large town lacked a surrounding wall and was full of rich merchants.

The town lacks most of the basic needs and services required for modern settlements.

The town lacks in almost all the basic facilities of life.

However, those towns were too small and lacked the necessary capital to support new teams, especially during an economic down turn.

During the early part of the twentieth century, small towns in rural areas often lacked enough male players to have a full team.

Development occurs over a long period of time and newer towns still lack basic services.

What the town lacks in beauty it makes up for in industry.

The town lacks previous industrial developments and has a higher than average unemployment rate.

At this time the town lacked the political will and commitment necessary for the development of industry.

When he was a child, the town lacked a sewage system and paved roads.