shortage

Example Sentences

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Although rent inflation is now easing, it is still a problem for renters in some areas where there is a shortage of available properties.

From BBC

Mamdani himself campaigned on boosting housing development as a way to address the city’s dire shortage of homes.

From The Wall Street Journal

Changing weather patterns have caused frustration for the sector in recent years, which has led to some growers warning of shortages and price rises.

From BBC

The move has further exacerbated the already crippling oil and fuel shortages Cuba has been suffering for years.

From BBC

If they don’t want to do that, the companies would have to pay significantly higher electric rates or agree to let their power be curtailed during shortages, such as during this winter’s polar air blasts.

From The Wall Street Journal