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.
See Examples For:
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
![]()
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!