in short

Example Sentences

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But assistance for these individuals is in short supply.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

That’s not to say new shares of SpaceX are a good investment, but they will be in short supply, and all over the headlines when trading is expected to start next week.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Existing Nvidia chips, such as the flagship GeForce RTX 5090, are in short supply and can go for more than double the manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $1,999.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

And today the "spirit of Anchorage" is in short supply.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

On and on she went until her arms ached and her breath came in short gasps.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer