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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For example, cruises to Alaska set sail from early-spring through mid-fall, and a lot of Mediterranean cruises stop sailing after the summer season, so availability may come into play when planning your cruise.
—Staff Author, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2025
But once realities become realities and people’s availabilities actually present themselves, the road to actually available terrific actors is revealed.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025
For more information and full retailer availability for Dolly Wines please follow @dollywines on Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, visit www.dollywines.com or join their email list.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
The company had no borrowings under its credit agreement with Woodforest National Bank, which provides a revolving credit facility with a maximum availability of $15 million.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 6 Feb. 2025
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Staff Author, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2025
But once realities become realities and people’s availabilities actually present themselves, the road to actually available terrific actors is revealed.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025
For more information and full retailer availability for Dolly Wines please follow @dollywines on Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, visit www.dollywines.com or join their email list.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
The company had no borrowings under its credit agreement with Woodforest National Bank, which provides a revolving credit facility with a maximum availability of $15 million.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Availability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/availability. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.
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