At present, lack of proportionality may be used as an argument for a decision being irrational.

The lack of nails in the structure was used as evidence that he had planned it to collapse.

But the lawyers also said that Mr. Short's lack of a criminal history could be used as a reason for seeking a lesser sentence.

Good auditory functioning and the lack of retinal abnormalities can be used in differential diagnosis.

The lack of facilities should not be used as an excuse for not taking the first step.

The lack of funds and attendance could be further used as excuses to close more parishes.

"The lack of evidence in the market should not be used as an excuse to hold prices steady."

In all four movies, the lack of the glow has been used to show when one is out of action.

The lack of public organ donation program in China is used as a justification for this practice.

The agency's lack of effectiveness during Katrina can now be used by the same conservative Republicans to say, "See, we need less, not more, government."