as in lack
a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number
there was a troubling shortage of supplies for the troops overseas this year
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Recent Examples of shortage
The criticism of MoDOT’s response comes as the state agency has warned about staffing shortages and is short hundreds of snow plow drivers.
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Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2025
This could result in delays in surgeries and lack of epidurals for births due to potential staffing shortages.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Instead, a long-term shortage of affordable housing is the main culprit, as the CEA itself notes.
—Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025
Both were expected to help mitigate the Trojans’ shortage of big men.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
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Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2025
This could result in delays in surgeries and lack of epidurals for births due to potential staffing shortages.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Instead, a long-term shortage of affordable housing is the main culprit, as the CEA itself notes.
—Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025
Both were expected to help mitigate the Trojans’ shortage of big men.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for shortage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shortage
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Earlier this season, Kody and Robyn got into an intense argument about Kody's lack of presence in his kids' lives.Hannah Sacks, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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The Change Healthcare attack was blamed, in part, on the lack of such a control.Tina Reed, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
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Nutritional Deficiencies: Rapid or excessive weight loss can lead to deficiencies in vitamins and minerals critical for bone health, which is a concern for postmenopausal women.Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 3 Jan. 2025
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Address any nutrient deficiencies by applying a slow-release fertilizer according to soil test results.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2025
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Experts predict that as water scarcity becomes more prevalent, regulations around water use will only become more abundant.Dan Lambe, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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There's a scarcity of work and of jobs in the journalism industry at large right now.Eric Deggans, NPR, 4 Jan. 2025
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Arizona State hit 5 of 23 shots the second half and went 1-of-11 from 3 as KU erased a six-point halftime deficit.Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 12 Jan. 2025
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The Houston crowd fell silent as the Chargers cut the deficit to 11 with 10:38 remaining.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Shortage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shortage. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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