scarcity

Example Sentences

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A scarcity of talent has, on balance, given workers the upper hand over their employers.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

The impact for the U.S. will be felt mainly through higher prices and “dislocations” — changes or disruptions — in refined product markets, instead of through outright scarcity, they said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

The region normally accounts for about half of Europe's jet fuel imports, and fears of scarcity have caused prices to double since the start of the conflict.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

The power outages that stretched into Tuesday followed a weekend of civil unrest provoked by the scarcity of food, water and other basic necessities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

There was a very scarcity of life in the pose, except for a subtle rocking back and forth.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor