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.—
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Offer availability, placement, and display are determined by the third party and may be influenced by compensation and other factors.
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Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
Guests gain access to exclusive, prime-time availability, with bookings integrated directly into restaurant systems to ensure authenticity.
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Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Opportunity and the American Dream Americans today have skepticism about the availability of opportunity.
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Fred Backus,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Many experts have cautioned against the dangers of over-intervening during delivery; at the same time, the availability of clinical care, when properly deployed, has clearly saved countless lives.
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Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
29 June 2026
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Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
Guests gain access to exclusive, prime-time availability, with bookings integrated directly into restaurant systems to ensure authenticity.
—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Opportunity and the American Dream Americans today have skepticism about the availability of opportunity.
—
Fred Backus,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Many experts have cautioned against the dangers of over-intervening during delivery; at the same time, the availability of clinical care, when properly deployed, has clearly saved countless lives.
—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
29 June 2026
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“Availability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/availability. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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