shortage

Example Sentences

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Ellerbroek pointed to shortages in the supply chain as one reason.

From MarketWatch

Ranchers have been shrinking their herds, creating a shortage of livestock that has driven cattle prices to record highs.

From The Wall Street Journal

The AI gold rush is creating shortages for memory chips that could raise prices for all sorts of gadgets.

From The Wall Street Journal

Much of the bear meat, however, still goes to waste, partly due to a shortage of government-approved processing facilities.

From Barron's

But there are skill shortages throughout our economy.

From The Wall Street Journal