shortage
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“Finding out that there are too many people coming: ‘Oh no,’” she said of the housing shortage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
He argues that a shortage of fun is the world’s biggest problem.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
"There is no shortage of programmes or of funds," Merz said Wednesday, adding that the government would examine potential aid for the agricultural and forestry sectors after drought and forest fires.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
He argues speculation and hoarding, rather than a genuine shortage, are driving prices higher.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
I don't mean this figuratively, like there is a shortage of significant events.
From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan
Dell said it had reached a record $51.3 billion in AI backlog during its last earnings report, Daryanani added, and the company would be able to recognize more upside if not for supply shortages.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
Its closure of Hormuz has caused pain around the world in the form of price hikes and shortages of fertiliser and energy.
From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026
Washington usually responds to munitions shortages with new appropriations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
Families of service members detailed severe shortages of fresh water and food, overflowing toilets, broken facilities and a complete breakdown in mental health support.
From Salon ● Aug. 29, 2026
“The lights go out all the time now! And the shortages, there’s shortages of everything! If no one does anything about it, something terrible is going to happen!”
From "The City of Ember" by Jeanne DuPrau
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