scarcity

Example Sentences

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To put the scarcity of life into perspective, a single seafloor sample from the North Sea can contain up to 20,000 animals.

From Science Daily

One of the biggest appeals of gold is its relative scarcity.

From BBC

One of gold's biggest appeals is its relative scarcity.

From BBC

Listings like these usually create a greater sense of scarcity, which can drive up ticket prices even more.

From Los Angeles Times

"Being in a country where water is already not readily available, it's important to showcase and educate about water and its scarcity," said Pieterse.

From Barron's