availability
noun
avail·abil·i·ty
ə-ˌvā-lə-ˈbi-lə-tē 
plural availabilities
1
: the quality or state of being available
trying to improve the availability of affordable housing
2
: an available person or thing
3
US
: a usually brief session in which a public figure (such as a politician) is made available to answer questions from members of the press
a press availability
The rigors of campaigning are amply demonstrated in marathon days of radio and television talk shows, media availabilities, sessions with newspaper editorial boards … and fund-raising events.—
Steve Goldstein
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However, still-climbing inventory and falling prices suggests that the Florida market is well-equipped, in terms of housing availability, to handle population growth.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
This trend will be further fueled by the growing availability of low-power wide-area networks (LPWAN) and 5G connectivity, enabling cost-effective and reliable communication for a wider range of IoT devices in diverse environments.
—Max Silber, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson had a setback during his recovery from his Achilles injury, putting his availability for next season in question, general manager Andrew Berry said Monday.
—Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
That means that consumers can expect the price and availability of eggs to continue to be volatile, the American Farm Bureau Federation said.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
This trend will be further fueled by the growing availability of low-power wide-area networks (LPWAN) and 5G connectivity, enabling cost-effective and reliable communication for a wider range of IoT devices in diverse environments.
—Max Silber, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson had a setback during his recovery from his Achilles injury, putting his availability for next season in question, general manager Andrew Berry said Monday.
—Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
That means that consumers can expect the price and availability of eggs to continue to be volatile, the American Farm Bureau Federation said.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Availability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/availability. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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