demonstrated lack of vs demonstrated a lack of

Both "demonstrated lack of" and "demonstrated a lack of" are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. "Demonstrated lack of" is more concise and direct, suitable for formal or academic writing. On the other hand, "demonstrated a lack of" is more common in everyday language and provides a clearer emphasis on the absence of something.

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demonstrated lack of

This phrase is correct and can be used in formal or academic writing.

This phrase is concise and direct, suitable for contexts where brevity is preferred.

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The legal text needs to clearly state that measures taken in response to a demonstrated lack of conformity must be proportionate.
Does the Commission agree that the demonstrated lack of management qualifications of the main constructor as well as the training level and deficiencies of a number of the subcontractors are such as to raise serious concerns about the overall safety of the future plant?
(39) GST Aero Air Company demonstrated a lack of ability or willingness to address safety deficiencies.
(52) Reem Air demonstrated a lack of ability or willingness to address safety deficiencies.
The Council has demonstrated its lack of confidence in the Commission.
Air Koryo demonstrated a lack of ability to address these safety deficiencies.
Ariana Afghan Airlines demonstrated a lack of ability to address these safety deficiencies.
GST Aero Air Company demonstrated a lack of ability or willingness to address safety deficiencies.
Phuket Airlines demonstrated a lack of ability to address timely and adequately these safety deficiencies.
Reem Air demonstrated a lack of ability or willingness to address safety deficiencies.
Conviasa demonstrated a lack of ability to address these safety deficiencies.
(19) Ariana Afghan Airlines demonstrated a lack of ability to address these safety deficiencies.
(47) Phuket Airlines demonstrated a lack of ability to address timely and adequately these safety deficiencies.
Starline KZ demonstrated a lack of ability to address these safety deficiencies, which remain unresolved.
Air Company Kokshetau demonstrated a lack of ability to address these safety deficiencies, which remain unresolved.
In any case we should note how Rambouillet has once again demonstrated the lack of European political union.
Civil society has demonstrated a clear lack of interest.
An in vivo interaction study with cimetidine (non-specific cytochrome P450 inhibitor) has demonstrated a lack of a significant interaction.
The authorities have demonstrated a lack of transparency right from the start in their presentation of information to the public, which was in breach of Directive 2003/4/EC OJ L 41, 14.2.2003, p.
The statement on Gaza made by the President-in-Office of the Council has also demonstrated a lack of institutional feeling: positions ought to be agreed with the other 26 Member States.

Alternatives:

showed lack of
exhibited lack of
displayed lack of
evidenced lack of
proved lack of

demonstrated a lack of

This phrase is correct and commonly used in everyday language.

This phrase provides a clearer emphasis on the absence of something and is more suitable for informal contexts.

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The authorities have demonstrated a lack of transparency right from the start in their presentation of information to the public, which was in breach of Directive 2003/4/EC OJ L 41, 14.2.2003, p.
The statement on Gaza made by the President-in-Office of the Council has also demonstrated a lack of institutional feeling: positions ought to be agreed with the other 26 Member States.
I am delighted that the voters have demonstrated a lack of confidence in a Europe that is defined indistinctly both in terms of geography and policy content, and which combines the unhealthy concentration of power with unrealistic political ambitions.
Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, the same is happening in Madagascar as in numerous other countries around the world, towards which the European Union has demonstrated a lack of political power.
The competent authorities of the Islamic Republic of Iran have demonstrated a lack of cooperation with the civil aviation authority of the United Kingdom, when concerns about the safety of the operations of Mahan Air were raised.
An in vivo interaction study with cimetidine (non-specific cytochrome P450 inhibitor) has demonstrated a lack of a significant interaction.
The voting behaviour of the conservative side demonstrated a lack of any desire to create a level playing field for third country citizens legally resident within the Union.
The competent authorities of the Islamic Republic of Iran have demonstrated a lack of cooperation with the civil aviation authority of the United Kingdom, when concerns about the safety of the operations of Mahan Air were raised.

Alternatives:

showed a lack of
exhibited a lack of
displayed a lack of
evidenced a lack of
proved a lack of

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demonstrated lack of vs demonstrated a lack of