dearth
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The problem is largely caused by a dearth of building in the wake of the 2008-09 financial crisis.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
The argument against his inclusion would ask why England need another forward aside from Kane and Watkins, given modern-day formational switches and a dearth of top-quality options for that position?
From BBC • May 22, 2026
During a trip to New York in early March to serve on an award jury, I was frustrated by the dearth of new Broadway productions.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
They hide their true selves, Mr. McCarthy believes, avoiding human connection and suffering a dearth in friendship.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
The rock, exhibiting a dearth of holds and coated with six inches of crumbly rime, did not look promising, but just left of the main prow was a shallow comer glazed with frozen meltwater.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
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