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paucity

[paw-si-tee] / ˈpɔ sɪ ti /


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Given the paucity of good new musicals this Broadway season, “The Lost Boys” has a chance at defying the box-office odds against vampire-centric musicals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

I was surprised at the paucity of weekly sports letters last Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

There’s still room for improvement, as the relative paucity of battery storage leaves those states more vulnerable to nighttime spikes in natural gas combustion.

From Slate • Mar. 12, 2026

Where “The Pitt” inspires awe at what these doctors achieve with a paucity of resources, time and patience, “Scrubs” lampoons the absurdity of a corporatized medical system steadily grinding down doctor and patient alike.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2026

Here again I found the tally agreeing exactly; the carriers’ men were able to supplement the paucity of the written words with a few details.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker




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