scarce

Example Sentences

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In the last decade, growth has been a scarce commodity outside of America.

From MarketWatch

During the first millennium BCE, pine forests were scarce in Denmark.

From Science Daily

Mental health services are scarce and often inaccessible for Palestinians.

From Los Angeles Times

Sudan often sees accidents involving traditional boats, which are commonly used to cross the Nile because bridges are scarce, particularly in rural areas.

From BBC

Evidence suggests that island residents were already coping with worsening drought conditions from the 16th century onward, a serious challenge on an island with scarce freshwater.

From Science Daily