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Collocations for shortcoming - noun

ADJ.

obvious, perceived | fundamental, serious | minor | sb''s own, personal | technical

VERB + SHORTCOMING

have, suffer from | draw attention to, expose, highlight, identify, reveal | be aware of
They are well aware of their own shortcomings.
ignore, overlook
The committee is willing to overlook your past shortcomings.
compensate for, eliminate, make good, make up for, overcome, remedy
Their proposal seeks to remedy these shortcomings.

SHORTCOMING + VERB

stem from sth
Not all these shortcomings stem from inadequate resources.

PREP.

despite/in spite of sb/sth''s ~s
Despite its obvious shortcomings, the plan was accepted by the government.
~ in
the shortcomings in the law

PHRASES

shortcomings on sb''s part
They said the accident was due to shortcomings on the part of the pilots.

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