shortage
Example Sentences
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The Agriculture Department aims to offer up to $500 million in payments as meat processors navigate a livestock shortage.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026
Hospitals have been overwhelmed by a shortage of critical supplies and demand for aid has surged among those who have been rendered homeless.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
Many residents feel frustrated how the water shortage is hindering their daily activities.
From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026
Micron’s latest quarterly report confirmed that the memory chip shortage will last well into next year—and likely beyond.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026
“Never a shortage of that to hand out,” Kaz said as they reached the top floor.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
Vocabulary lists containing shortage
World War I
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