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Jimmy Hung
2022-03-27 09:03
Find (something) wanting American British verb phrase
To find or determine someone, something that falls short of particular expectations, or standards
The inspectors found the local authority's permit wanting in the construction of the buildings.
Despite being impressed by his splendid idea, the employer finds his qualification wanting.
The boss was found responsibility wanting in paying money for workers.
The verb "find" should be conjugated according to its tense.
Do you see anything wrong?
To become important or obvious
This matter needs to come to the fore this afternoon meeting.
