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dearth

[durth] / dɜrθ /


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Still, the dearth of data in the race makes it hard to test just how close things might be.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

The dearth of obvious contenders in this section, though, means German second seed Alexander Zverev remains the strong favourite.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

The problem is largely caused by a dearth of building in the wake of the 2008-09 financial crisis.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

But this left dealers with a glut of unsold vehicles and a dearth of affordable options.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

There is no dearth of men who understand these things, but these are not the men who order the wholesale drenching of the landscape with chemicals.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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