scarce
Example Sentences
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Money and opportunities were scarce but there was a "a good sense of brotherhood" in his friend group, and he has fond memories of riding bikes and playing basketball.
From BBC
“Capital is scarce in this industry. People cannot afford to waste it,” said Cole Smead, CEO of Smead Capital Management, in an interview.
From Barron's
“Capital is scarce in this industry. People cannot afford to waste it,” said Cole Smead, CEO of Smead Capital Management, in an interview.
From Barron's
Programs that help workers move up would grow; those that don’t would stop soaking up scarce funds.
From MarketWatch
But with opportunities scarce back home at the end of his three years, finding a welding job as an undocumented labourer proved much simpler.
From Barron's
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