dearth

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Yet there’s still a dearth of accurate information about the damage already done to the energy infrastructure of the Middle East, as well as what safety measures may take hold going forward, Gordon noted.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

She now leads the endometriosis service for the Northern Care Alliance and said there was a "dearth of training" and therefore problem "identifying and diagnosing" the disease.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

A dearth of reliable data makes it hard to test theories or to reach definitive conclusions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026

But on the whole, Shakirov regrets low government investment and a dearth of world-class courses that could really boost the sport at home.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

Meanwhile, northern cities like Chichen Itza, Uxmal, and Coba not only survived the dearth of rain, they prospered.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann