scarce
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In forests where nitrogen is scarce, additional nitrogen can initially stimulate biological activity.
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026
Rubbish bins are notoriously scarce in Japan, partly due to safety concerns after past terror attacks in the country and abroad.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Land is already so scarce across the archipelago halfway between Australia and Hawaii that the international airport runway doubles as a makeshift sports field.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
Always-on power is a scarce resource for hyperscalers, and there is a limited universe of companies that can provide it.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
Slumped by the fire, in the midst of all of that shouting, was Dr. Trefusis, insensate, shivering though near flame, stubble upon his cheeks and chin, his scarce hair still clammy.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
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