scarce

Example Sentences

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In the Parque Central, Cubans asked for loose ibuprofen and imodium, as medicine grows scarce.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

With just 24 homes planned, the project underscores a broader shift toward smaller, more exclusive coastal communities where new inventory remains scarce.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Helium users, who mostly lock in supply through long-term contracts, are now scrambling for scarce short-term spot market cargoes, a bidding war that has caused prices to more than double, market watchers say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

"An example is rare earth elements, which are very scarce on Earth, and there might be parts of the Moon where these are concentrated enough to be able to mine them."

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

His body was light, the fat burned off from days of scarce food.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker