scarce
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“When commercial inventories decline, prices typically rise as market participants compete for an increasingly scarce physical supply,” she wrote.
From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026
In the 19th century, labor suddenly became the scarce resource.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026
Infrastructure is poor, electricity is sporadic and water is scarce.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026
Greenspan stayed in Washington as a consultant, but his public appearances were relatively scarce in the aftermath of the financial crisis.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026
With the changing of the season he was scarce.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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