Meanings of mostly lacking in English

It is a place where options for good quality, affordable apparel are mostly lacking.

Economic reform has been mostly lacking since the party won the general elections in 2009.

It was a significant fact that the worst of Marut's population-thebeggars, thieves and vagrants-wasmostly lacking.

Although the rat is extensively studied for the latter, data on naturally occurring polymorphisms are mostly lacking.

Notwithstanding the suspiciously chimerical army of 70,000 rebel fighters conjured by Mr Cameron from the northern deserts, capable local ground forces are mostly lacking.