dearth

Example Sentences

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But given the dearth of official spending data, investors were more eager to hear what they had to say about the consumer economy.

From Barron's

With a dearth of economic reports due to the lingering effects of the U.S. government shutdown, any early indications of all-important retail sales data will be closely watched.

From MarketWatch

Elevated mortgage rates and a dearth of available homes have kept the U.S. housing market mired in a slump the past two years.

From Seattle Times

The housing market has been mired for much of the past year, bogged down by high prices, soaring mortgage rates and a dearth of inventory, pushing many would-be buyers to the sidelines.

From New York Times

I wasn’t surprised—the time of day and dearth of fruit in this tree weren’t ideal for wildlife spotting.

From National Geographic