in short

Example Sentences

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The increase in the amount of money that shoppers spent over a six-month period after an online retailer informed them that an item was in short supply, new research found.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

That’s not to say new shares of SpaceX are a good investment, but they will be in short supply, and all over the headlines when trading is expected to start next week.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

And today the "spirit of Anchorage" is in short supply.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Better still, it boasted something in short supply: a satisfying ending.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

It was all rather unsettling to think about; in short, it would be a relief to get away from Ashton Place for a while—and to London!

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood