shortage
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Bolivia has a severe shortage of foreign currency, and annual inflation rose to nearly 20 percent in November.
From Barron's
In the years following the pandemic, the U.S. experienced a labor shortage, giving employees some leverage in negotiations, and allowed them to be selective over jobs they took and maximize perks like working from home.
From MarketWatch
Ellerbroek pointed to shortages in the supply chain as one reason.
From MarketWatch
Ranchers have been shrinking their herds, creating a shortage of livestock that has driven cattle prices to record highs.
The AI gold rush is creating shortages for memory chips that could raise prices for all sorts of gadgets.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
