dearth
Example Sentences
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He’s made several accurate predictions, such as in 2023, when silver was languishing around $22 and Krauth warned of a dearth in supplies and surging demand at the Metals Investor Forum.
From MarketWatch
The period between Christmas and New Years usually sees markets drift higher amid a dearth of major economic news.
From Barron's
A dearth of private-equity portfolio company sales has increased the need for external financing, say people who work on these deals.
A dearth of serious reporting contributed to the public being ill-informed.
From Salon
The authorities have said a dearth of surveillance footage has hampered the investigation.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
