Sorry for the shortcomings

Grammar usage guide and real-world examples

In the otherwise empty basement of the Shoreditch bar, as Watt railed against the shortcomings of what, for reasons best known to themselves, most British drinkers still consider beer, we tasted a flight of five craft beers: a couple of BrewDog's own, but also a selection from small, independent brewers around the country.

In a wide-ranging interview with The Huffington Post, Clark offered opinions on the current state of American foreign policy, the Democrats' emergence as a more "full-service" party on security issues, and -- lest anyone doubt his potential use as a running mate for Obama -- the shortcomings of Sen. John McCain.

Manmohan Singh took the responsibility for the "shortcomings that existed at the government level".

A spokesman for the pharmacies, David MacKay, said the shortcomings had been "blown out of proportion" and that they were being rectified.

Yet the combined dramatic force of Spencer and Davis easily compensates for the shortcomings of the story, ensuring that their characters and voices hold centre stage even when the film conspires to sideline them.

He reversed the accusation by claiming that Nixon should be held accountable for the shortcomings of the Eisenhower Administration, under his logic.

Last week David Veness, the under secretary general for safety and security, offered to resign, taking responsibility for the shortcomings outlined in the report, which was delivered in early June.

Wales' back row compensated for the shortcomings.

And for the shortcomings?

Whereas we're immediately invited to route for the dads who are presented as all-round good guys (regardless of whatever past misdeeds led their wives to divorce them), the early scenes in Jurassic World prompt us to judge Claire for her shortcomings as a maternal figure.

Moreover, his brother Duarte, especially after becoming king, did not hesitate to lecture and reprove Henry for such shortcomings as extravagance, unmethodical habits, failure to keep promises, and lack of scruples in the raising of money.