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As President Donald Trump embarks on a contentious overhaul of the federal government, explanations for the changes are in short supply.
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Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
This is also a dimension in short supply that can be easily eroded by people lacking transcendence – being unthankful, unimaginative, short-sighted, uninspired, pessimistic, and directionless.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Free public potties are in short supply in Philly — as anyone with children or who has attended an outdoor festival here will tell you.
—Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
Skilled labor is also in short supply, further inflating labor expenses.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2025
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Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
This is also a dimension in short supply that can be easily eroded by people lacking transcendence – being unthankful, unimaginative, short-sighted, uninspired, pessimistic, and directionless.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Free public potties are in short supply in Philly — as anyone with children or who has attended an outdoor festival here will tell you.
—Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
Skilled labor is also in short supply, further inflating labor expenses.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2025
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“In short supply.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20short%20supply. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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