paucity
Example Sentences
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Perhaps due to a paucity of sources, Mr. Mancall dispenses quickly with events before 1450, depriving readers of a deep look at indigenous life before the arrival of Europeans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
He added that "given the paucity of evidence and the passage of time, it is unlikely that further meaningful investigation is possible, or that further investigation would serve a practical purpose".
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Start with the paucity of control that shareholders will get for their investments.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
The labor market is still in good condition overall, mind you, if just because of the surprising paucity of layoffs.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 3, 2026
Like Waterman and McCunn, he displayed a staggering paucity of common sense.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
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