shortage
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One major reason is the shortage of molecular evidence from H. erectus.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026
Overwhelming demand for the iPhone 17 lineup has left Apple facing shortages on its semiconductor processors, and a global memory shortage from the AI boom has driven up component prices.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 7, 2026
But with the water shortage leaving a dearth of forage grass and hay, she said it’s getting much harder to earn a living.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
A shortage of memory chips driven by AI infrastructure buildout is forcing computer makers to sell fewer PCs at higher prices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
She commented that many camp families were unable to keep their children clean because of poverty, lack of water, and shortage of space.
From "Tasting the Sky" by Ibtisam Barakat
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The team also struggles with stonewalling from social media sites and chronic shortages of staff and funds.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
While power-management chip shortages are expected to weigh on 3Q revenue, Fubon expects growth to reaccelerate in 4Q as supply constraints ease and demand for AI server power equipment remains strong.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
Demand has surged for memory chips in the AI boom, and that has led to severe supply shortages and rising prices.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
The organisation said midwives were working extra shifts and being moved to cover shortages elsewhere in maternity services.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
When natural disasters had caused food shortages, Chairman Mao had urged us all to produce food.
From "Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution" by Ji-li Jiang
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