But the dollar's show of stability last week lacked conviction.

What the show lacks is a bit of warmth and roughage.

It should be no surprise that the show lacks a tight focus.

From the outset, the show lacked a sophistication worthy of the industry.

Critics have also pointed out that the show lacks visual punch.

Chiun thought the whole show lacked the feminine touch: "What is art without woman?"

The show doesn't lack for country, water and townscapes, either.

What the show lacks in scope is more than made up for by the consistently high quality of the works.

What the show lacks in visual snap, it makes up for as a mine of information.

But his show on Saturday morning lacked much sense of fun.