scarcity

Given the shortage of memory that many analysts and chief executives have highlighted, semiconductor pricing is a bellwether for the scarcity of supplies.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026

The mid-20th century saw increasing societal concern about global population growth and its potential to lead to resource scarcity and geopolitical conflict.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026

While conditions have improved in parts of Scotland following recent rainfall, some south-eastern areas remain in the most extreme categories of "moderate" or "significant" scarcity, according to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

AI promises abundance while its build-out is creating scarcity.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

Lowell and Wallace both understood that the comparative inhospitability of Mars was due to the scarcity of water.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

"Relatedly, understanding how plants regulate signaling and immune responses in the face of environmental scarcities, like iron deficiencies, will be crucial as scientists optimize plant health in our continually changing climate."

From Science Daily ● Jan. 10, 2024

Given the U.S. government’s reactive approach to drug shortages, extra clarity on what is driving the scarcities would help.

From Scientific American ● Sep. 18, 2023

Acuna said products that are imported, face scarcities, or are seasonal see the highest increases.

From Reuters ● Aug. 17, 2023

Nigerians currently have many major issues to contend with, such as mysterious fuel scarcities, ubiquitous insecurity and imminent presidential elections.

From BBC ● Jan. 18, 2023

“No, and the good year will break the price of beef. I wonder what Will would do. He’s scarcity man. He told me. He said, ‘Always deal in scarcities.’

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck