How to Use lack thereof in a Sentence

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  • His speech inspired me to take a hard look at the Democratic Party’s strategy, or lack thereof.
    — Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 22 July 2024
  • At the core of all of these issues is money or a lack thereof.
    — oregonlive, 1 Sep. 2023
  • And what does the presence of an en suite (or lack thereof) mean for resale?
    — Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024
  • But the success of this team won’t hinge on any dancing, or lack thereof.
    — Sean Gregory, Time, 1 Aug. 2023
  • Lee was among the readers to share their feelings — or lack thereof.
    — Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
  • The Rangers’ defense, or lack thereof, was a problem throughout the night.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 14 June 2024
  • The last consideration was the shade range, and, in some cases, the lack thereof.
    — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 12 Dec. 2023
  • This is as much a function of the context around Mary, or lack thereof, as the character herself.
    — Greg Braxton, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2024
  • This more than likely has to do with its protein content, or rather, lack thereof.
    — Audrey Bruno, SELF, 3 May 2024
  • One possibility has to do with dust from the Sahara—or the lack thereof.
    — WIRED, 29 June 2023
  • Lastly, Trump’s presence — or lack thereof — looms over the debate process.
    — Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2023
  • The emphasis on the virtue (or lack thereof) of the government, rather than its structure, sounds notes more of John Adams than of James Madison.
    — Dan McLaughlin, National Review, 26 Dec. 2023
  • There’s been much talk of diversity, or lack thereof, in AI.
    — Ruth Umoh, Fortune, 3 Jan. 2024
  • There’s also an issue of ill-fitting equipment or the lack thereof.
    — Ronny Maye, Essence, 15 Sep. 2023
  • That's reflected in our snowfall this year – or, lack thereof.
    — Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 2 Jan. 2024
  • Zero points are the neutral mark, with points added or deducted based on human rights — or lack thereof.
    — Matt Kirouac, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2024
  • The Bears’ energy — or lack thereof on the sideline — was a topic of conversation on the game broadcast in the second half.
    — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2023
  • What does that say to you about Hollywood’s evolution — or lack thereof?
    — Randee Dawn, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2024
  • But the 49ers’ offseason o-line moves — or lack thereof — were principled.
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 30 May 2024
  • And he’s never seen a season like the Bears have experienced in regards to their health — or lack thereof — this season.
    — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 6 Mar. 2024
  • The news comes at a pivotal time for the couple, who recently have faced scrutiny for their media projects—or lack thereof.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2023
  • But most of the reporting has been more narrowly focused on what the men have been accused of and the moral and legal merits — or lack thereof — of their tactics.
    — Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2024
  • So many outcomes, and Aaron Judge’s return, or lack thereof, would certainly have a huge impact.
    — Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 13 July 2023
  • Pollock spoke of her beau’s fame and its impact — or lack thereof — on their relationship.
    — Emma Kershaw, Peoplemag, 1 Oct. 2023
  • In the end, all this information – or lack thereof – is a tool for consumers to use when making their coffee choices.
    — Spencer M. Ross, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2023
  • Whether that happens depends on how management views his progress — or lack thereof.
    — Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 May 2023
  • The diverse crowd that Singers attracts can be partly attributed to its branding — or rather, lack thereof.
    — Harron Walker, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2023
  • The long-term merits, or lack thereof, of Peltz’s bid, transcend any single short-term earnings report from Disney.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2024
  • Access — or lack thereof — is at the crux of Joppa’s outsized prevalence of diabetes.
    — Marin Wolf, Dallas News, 29 Apr. 2023
  • For instance, with the sun in Cancer and the moon in Capricorn, the full moon emphasizes the balance and harmony (or lack thereof) between our emotional needs and our practical ambitions.
    — Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 18 July 2024

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