Examples of shortage in a Sentence
there was a troubling shortage of supplies for the troops overseas this year
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The country has warned that international airlines would no longer be able refuel in the country due to fuel shortages.
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Sam Meredith, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2026
Reducing junior head count risks creating an eventual shortage of mid-level managers.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
In addition, at a time when Florida is on the verge of experiencing a water shortage crisis, data centers can consume up to 5 million gallons of water per day, draining local water supplies.
—Natasha Sutherland, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
The biggest barrier is a shortage of providers and services.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
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Sam Meredith, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2026
Reducing junior head count risks creating an eventual shortage of mid-level managers.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
In addition, at a time when Florida is on the verge of experiencing a water shortage crisis, data centers can consume up to 5 million gallons of water per day, draining local water supplies.
—Natasha Sutherland, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
The biggest barrier is a shortage of providers and services.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Shortage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shortage. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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