shortage
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Many of the delegates are set to march on Saturday in Lisbon for the "One Million More" campaign, drawing attention to a global shortage of midwives.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
But so far in 2026, curious viewers have had no shortage of interesting, innovative films to run to the theater for.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
In a report last week, analysts from Counterpoint Research projected that the memory shortage will drive global smartphone sales down nearly 14% this year to their lowest level in more than a decade.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
But the class will not be on offer to S1 pupils next year because of a shortage of design technology teachers.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
By now there was a drastic shortage of planes in the Soviet Air Force.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
Vocabulary lists containing shortage
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