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shortage

[shawr-tij] / ˈʃɔr tɪdʒ /


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But so far in 2026, curious viewers have had no shortage of interesting, innovative films to run to the theater for.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

The Abundant and Affordable Homes Near Transit Act, also known as Senate Bill 79, is one of the most aggressive measures state legislators have taken to address California’s housing shortage in recent years.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The chip shortage is damaging shares of companies that build devices and boosting the ones supplying the parts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

But there is no shortage of evangelists who will point to Musk's staggering ability to raise money, challenge orthodoxy and prove his doubters wrong.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Incredibly, at this critical juncture in financial history, after which so much changed so quickly, the only constraint in the subprime mortgage market was a shortage of people willing to bet against it.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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