in short

Example Sentences

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Potable water, housing and medications are in short supply.

From The Wall Street Journal

He was warm in long sleeves, which he took to wearing after wiping out in short sleeves a week ago and “getting cut up.”

From Los Angeles Times

With those in short supply, prices have skyrocketed, boosting Micron’s top and bottom lines.

From MarketWatch

With those in short supply, prices have skyrocketed, boosting Micron’s top and bottom lines.

From MarketWatch

At the same time, severe weather events have been very costly for utilities that have had to rebuild facilities in short cycles at high expense.

From The Wall Street Journal