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in short supply



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That was partly because Wegovy remained in short supply.

From MarketWatch Aug. 5, 2026

Shops remained closed, bread was in short supply and Ceuta's annual fiestas have been cancelled as Spain's North African enclave struggled to cope after thousands of migrants poured in from neighbouring Morocco.

From Barron's Jul. 31, 2026

But experience is in short supply - a glaring gap in this Liverpool squad and one that needs to be addressed.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

He said tennis shoes and apparel were also either sold out or in short supply, and some stores had jacked up racket prices.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

In east Texas, soil was poor and rain was in short supply.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson




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