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.
With no shortage of challengers queuing up for a shot at one of Usyk's three belts - the WBA 'super', WBC and IBF - who could be next for the pound-for-pound great?
From BBC • May 24, 2026
“You wouldn’t want to address a bird-flu-driven egg shortage by slowing demand across the economy.”
From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026
But Stilwell likes his posting, where there is no shortage of police work.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
High-ranking members of the Police Department have acknowledged that the agency is often below recommended staffing levels, driven by a personnel shortage that has affected large agencies across the country.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
If we had ever been lacking for work to do, there would never be a shortage again.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
Vocabulary lists containing shortage
World War I
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
World War II
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Paltry Parlance: Synonyms for "Few"
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
