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Investigative journalism that exposes corruption and malfeasance by powerful people and companies comes with a serious risk of legal repercussions, and requires resources—such as time and money—that tend to be in short supply for freelancers.
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Alex Reisner, The Atlantic, 25 June 2025
Why prices are rising Sports franchises have long been considered trophy assets, like luxury properties in short supply.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 21 June 2025
Beijing Institute of Technology The researchers envision the technology being used to record, store and read messages in very cold, remote regions such Antarctica, the Arctic, or even other planets, where electricity and electronic equipment would be in short supply.
—New Atlas, 20 June 2025
The war against Ukraine has made clear how Russia can strike indiscriminately from the skies; at present, air, missile, and drone defenses are in short supply among NATO members.
—Mark Rutte, Foreign Affairs, 20 June 2025
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Alex Reisner, The Atlantic, 25 June 2025
Why prices are rising Sports franchises have long been considered trophy assets, like luxury properties in short supply.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 21 June 2025
Beijing Institute of Technology The researchers envision the technology being used to record, store and read messages in very cold, remote regions such Antarctica, the Arctic, or even other planets, where electricity and electronic equipment would be in short supply.
—New Atlas, 20 June 2025
The war against Ukraine has made clear how Russia can strike indiscriminately from the skies; at present, air, missile, and drone defenses are in short supply among NATO members.
—Mark Rutte, Foreign Affairs, 20 June 2025
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“In short supply.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20short%20supply. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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