in short

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Massive demand for the silicon components used in AI data centres -- especially memory chips, which are in short supply -- has sent revenues soaring for firms that design, produce and assemble them.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Existing Nvidia chips, such as the flagship GeForce RTX 5090, are in short supply and can go for more than double the manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $1,999.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

And because step-down facilities for longer holds are in short supply, patients often remain in expensive emergency rooms for longer periods or are merely released.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Sympathy might well be in short supply for Scheffler.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

The goal of the innovation, in short, was to make the financial markets more efficient.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis