scarcity
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Among the most vulnerable sectors, she cited agriculture and heavy industry as they deal with water scarcity and higher input prices, as well as insurance if firms face higher claims.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
The district is among India's least developed and its residents face poverty, water scarcity and unemployment.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
They have little problem attracting and retaining elite centre-backs and goalkeepers but the scarcity is more obvious further forward, where the most coveted attackers and attacking midfielders still often choose elsewhere.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
The slicing and dicing of available tables can mean there are only so many seats at the most sought-after establishments, begetting a sense of scarcity at the highest levels.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
She grew restless, seemed troubled and anxious at the scarcity of words exchanged in the house.
From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez
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"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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