shortage
Example Sentences
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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 subsequent shortage of aluminum reduced Ford’s inventories of trucks at its dealers going into summer, typically a busy time for new auto sales.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Laurence Findlay, president of the Association of Directors of Education in Scotland, said there was a "persistent and worsening shortage" of specialist teachers.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
There’s still a severe shortage that has allowed them to raise prices, boosting earnings.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
Ama, however, has no shortage of words for Benefo.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
Vocabulary lists containing shortage
World War I
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World War II
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