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shortage

[shawr-tij] / ˈʃɔr tɪdʒ /


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And they could keep rising for a few more years due to a persistent shortage of the building blocks of AI networks, said Shawn DuBravac, chief economist of the Global Electronics Association.

From MarketWatch Aug. 15, 2026

U.S. meatpacking companies have been squeezed by a shortage of cattle with domestic supplies falling to their lowest level in 75 years.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

On the European stage, there has been no shortage of golden moments - but none will come close to this emotional full-circle moment.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

The lawmakers demanded that the VA disclose details about its shortage of mental health providers and the impact on veterans.

From Salon Aug. 12, 2026

“Harder every month. They’re feeling the food shortage now even on the farms. I still have addresses, yes, a few. But they won’t take anyone without a ration card.”

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

Families have reported food shortages, problems with drinking water, broken showers and laundry facilities and growing psychological strain among the roughly 5,000 sailors and Marines aboard.

From Salon Aug. 16, 2026

He said he heard concerns about moldy showers, broken toilets, lack of hot water, lack of access to fresh produce and supply shortages.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

Congressional Democrats demanded answers Wednesday about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, following reports of food shortages, broken plumbing and mental health crises during the aircraft carrier's record-setting deployment.

From Barron's Aug. 13, 2026

MS Now reported earlier this month that sailors aboard the Lincoln were facing tough conditions including shortages of food and toothpaste and soap.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

It was not food shortages that caused most of history’s wars and revolutions.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari




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