in short
Example Sentences
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Dunk and Egg’s odd couple adventures provide six too-brief episodes of respite and hope at a time when both are in short supply.
From Salon • Jun. 20, 2026
Plumbers, electricians, welders and other skilled tradespeople are in short supply there.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 20, 2026
With the Three Lions being one off the most in-demand teams, resale tickets for the group games were in short supply - and they come at greatly inflated prices.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
At the same time, computing firepower for AI systems has been in short supply.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026
“I promised your wife I’d have you back in short order. Now look at me! Becalmed!”
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
