1.   A general lack of confidence is noticeable as a result.

2.   A general lack of understanding of factor analysis, however, weakened the impact of the study and its effect was minimal.

3.   The general lack of attention to whole curriculum issues has resulted in what Becher and Maclure call fragmentation.

4.   The world of sport shares this general lack of understanding.

5.   Traders get away with such cruel treatment because of the general lack of control and concern on the part of airlines and airports.

6.   Slighting remarks about the general lack of musical talent among the contestants.

7.   The intention is to indicate the degree of ambiguity and the general lack of information that can characterize debate on tax reform.

8.   One might be rather less charitable and argue that the lack of interest reflects a general lack of computer awareness.