in short

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Existing Nvidia chips, such as the flagship GeForce RTX 5090, are in short supply and can go for more than double the manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $1,999.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 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

Terman's gifted children, in short, rarely ended up being as special as they initially promised to be.

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green