scarce

Example Sentences

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Jet fuel for air forces, too, has become a scarce resource, with the government under pressure to keep stocks for the national carrier, Ethiopian Airlines, an engine of the economy and Africa’s largest airline.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

How can we rush forward when AI is driving up electric bills, diverting scarce water, and damaging the environment?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

With just 24 homes planned, the project underscores a broader shift toward smaller, more exclusive coastal communities where new inventory remains scarce.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Money is scarce, so she waitresses to help her family.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon