in short

Example Sentences

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Every component of the AI buildout — power, silicon, steel, water — is in short supply and getting more expensive.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

And today the "spirit of Anchorage" is in short supply.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Better still, it boasted something in short supply: a satisfying ending.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

You should still be able to speak in short sentences, but you should not be able to sing or carry on a continuous conversation comfortably.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

She held them to her face, and her breath came out in short, shuddering gasps.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool