shortage

Example Sentences

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He cited the internal compute shortage as the limiting factor, which he predicted would clear up this year for his team.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

In an effort to put a dent in the state’s housing shortage, California is considering something unprecedented: getting into the construction insurance business.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

India's government has stressed that the country's energy supplies are stable, but several commercial eateries across the country have shut since the war began due to a shortage of cooking gas.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The U.S. faces skyrocketing housing costs and a housing shortage that could take a decade to resolve, according to J.P.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

We talked about one of Morrie’s favorite subjects, compassion, and why our society had such a shortage of it.

From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom