shortage
Example Sentences
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But she also wanted to ask the Russian leader about uncomfortable issues in occupied Ukraine, such as a water shortage.
From Barron's
The Associated General Contractors of America says worker shortages are the top reason for construction delays.
“There is plenty of oil on the global market, and a shut-in of Venezuelan production, however unlikely, is not going to cause a supply shortage anytime soon,” Mizuho’s Robert Yawger says in a note.
The shortages in judges and lawyers contrast sharply with what happened to policing.
From BBC
There have been physical shortages of silver at various times in 2025 that have contributed to some of the steeper price spikes.
From MarketWatch
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