scarce

Example Sentences

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In the Parque Central, Cubans asked for loose ibuprofen and imodium, as medicine grows scarce.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“Energy-importing nations need dollars to compete for scarce and expensive energy resources,” he said — adding that, in part, “they’re selling assets to raise dollars to buy those resources.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 29, 2026

"An example is rare earth elements, which are very scarce on Earth, and there might be parts of the Moon where these are concentrated enough to be able to mine them."

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

When reserves grow scarce, overnight borrowing costs can spike, as they did in September 2019.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

They were allowed to pass because they could supply British officers with scarce goods.

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen