shortage
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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
The Abundant and Affordable Homes Near Transit Act, also known as Senate Bill 79, is one of the most aggressive measures state legislators have taken to address California’s housing shortage in recent years.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
The same shortage is a windfall for the companies on the other side of the wall, and the contrast is the most useful map an investor has.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
The chip shortage is damaging shares of companies that build devices and boosting the ones supplying the parts.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
It had been built in the 1950s and was designed as a co-op, meant to ease a post-World War II housing shortage for black working-class families.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
Vocabulary lists containing shortage
World War I
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World War II
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