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scarcity

[skair-si-tee] / ˈskɛər sɪ ti /


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"There's a new balance to find between desirability, scarcity and generosity," she told AFP.

From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026

The company’s unique business model, underpinned by scarcity, a record order book covering all of 2027, and sustained pricing power, provides exceptional earnings visibility and resilience, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

Jesus, in a time of scarcity, makes sure everybody has enough.

From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2026

Significant water scarcity is declared when river flows remain below the recognised low flow threshold for 30 consecutive days.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

Milton stepped on the gas, ignoring the scarcity not only of petroleum but of many other things as well.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

"Relatedly, understanding how plants regulate signaling and immune responses in the face of environmental scarcities, like iron deficiencies, will be crucial as scientists optimize plant health in our continually changing climate."

From Science Daily ● Jan. 10, 2024

Given the U.S. government’s reactive approach to drug shortages, extra clarity on what is driving the scarcities would help.

From Scientific American ● Sep. 18, 2023

Acuna said products that are imported, face scarcities, or are seasonal see the highest increases.

From Reuters ● Aug. 17, 2023

"There hasn't been much of administrative support from Imphal. There are scarcities," a senior army official, who preferred to remain unnamed, said.

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2023

“No, and the good year will break the price of beef. I wonder what Will would do. He’s scarcity man. He told me. He said, ‘Always deal in scarcities.’

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck




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