shortage

Example Sentences

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Our plans were roiled by delays or cancellations due to a government shutdown, a shortage of air-traffic controllers and no shortage of bad weather.

From The Wall Street Journal

Then, once hatched, fewer than 50% of eaglets survive their first year due to challenges from severe weather, food shortages, falls from the nest and predators, according to the American Eagle Foundation.

From Los Angeles Times

There is no shortage of talent - but why are so few players struggling to break through to the top?

From BBC

Jenkinson added: "We also saw frequent diversions to other hospitals due to staffing shortages, which may lead to distress for women who had made specific plans at their chosen hospital."

From BBC

U.S. intelligence assessments have painted a grim picture of the island’s economy, plagued by chronic shortages of basic goods, medicines and frequent blackouts, according to people familiar with the analysis.

From The Wall Street Journal