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scarcity

[skair-si-tee] / ˈskɛər sɪ ti /


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He attributes much of their success to the relative scarcity of cheap capital compared to the U.S.

From MarketWatch Jul. 21, 2026

SK Hynix’s ADRs now trade at a premium of more than 50% to the Seoul line, not only driven by enthusiasm, but also scarcity pricing for the AI hardware trade, the analyst says.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

The River Lossie in north-east Scotland is in the most extreme category of "significant scarcity".

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

It is a tiring yet necessary ritual for both players and press, considering the scarcity of these matches.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

The scarcity of fresh water was the single most constant source of anxiety and suffering throughout our journey.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel

"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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