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Example Sentences

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Economists worry it could trigger supply-side problems for the economy if labour starts becoming unavailable and wages begin to rise.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

If a digital manifest is damaged or unavailable, shipments may never be released.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Hegseth’s broker was unable to invest in the defense fund because the product was unavailable to Morgan Stanley clients.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

“When you deal with long-distance freight and complex scheduling, if suddenly you become unavailable as core infrastructure to your customers, well, the damage ripples through the entire economy,” said Diari.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

If Bob was unavailable, then he would rather be alone, for in temperament he was not in the least Mr. Clutter’s son but rather Bonnie’s child, a sensitive and reticent boy.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote