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shortage

[shawr-tij] / ˈʃɔr tɪdʒ /


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Experts say the shortage of antivenom is a major reason the scale of the problem is hard to assess.

From BBC

What should be done to address the shortage of fiber-optic cable technicians?

From The Wall Street Journal

But Ukraine's state-owned grid operator expressed caution, saying shortages remained "very high".

From Barron's

This short supply comes at a time when there’s no shortage of demand drivers—again beyond just AI demand for power and the rare earth metals that have grabbed headlines.

From Barron's

There has been no shortage of schmoozing and warm words.

From BBC