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shortage

[shawr-tij] / ˈʃɔr tɪdʒ /


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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

But the class will not be on offer to S1 pupils next year because of a shortage of design technology 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

“Interesting" was Walter's euphemism for odd people, and having worked for hundreds of people throughout the county over the years, he'd encountered no shortage of “interesting" people.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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