shortage
Example Sentences
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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
In a report last week, analysts from Counterpoint Research projected that the memory shortage will drive global smartphone sales down nearly 14% this year to their lowest level in more than a decade.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
But the class will not be on offer to S1 pupils next year because of a shortage of design technology teachers.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
The same shortage is a windfall for the companies on the other side of the wall, and the contrast is the most useful map an investor has.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
“Christoffels? He died in the fuel shortage last winter.”
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
Vocabulary lists containing shortage
World War I
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World War II
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