Examples of shortage in a Sentence
there was a troubling shortage of supplies for the troops overseas this year
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Not-so-fun fact: It’s estimated that 42 out of the 50 United States will likely experience shortages in nursing staff by 2030!
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Emma Specter, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025
Back in July 2021, severe water shortages in the southwestern province of Khuzestan triggered protests that quickly spread to the entire nation.
—Sanam Mahoozi, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
In the short term, the PC market risks huge price increases along with component shortages if the 145% tariff on Chinese imports persists.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025
The fortunate news, again, is that a widespread shortage is not expected.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
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Emma Specter, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025
Back in July 2021, severe water shortages in the southwestern province of Khuzestan triggered protests that quickly spread to the entire nation.
—Sanam Mahoozi, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
In the short term, the PC market risks huge price increases along with component shortages if the 145% tariff on Chinese imports persists.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025
The fortunate news, again, is that a widespread shortage is not expected.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for shortage
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“Shortage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shortage. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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