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Access to water is also critically important for birds in winter, especially in northern climates where unfrozen sources are often in short supply.
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Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2026
Analysis By Aston Villa correspondent Jacob Tanswell Abraham’s arrival is much-needed for Villa, especially in a critical time in the campaign and with striking options in short supply following the departure of Donyell Malen to Roma earlier this month.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
While aid flow into Gaza has significantly increased since the ceasefire, residents say fuel and firewood are in short supply.
—Toqa Ezzidin, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
And credibility is in short supply.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
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Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2026
Analysis By Aston Villa correspondent Jacob Tanswell Abraham’s arrival is much-needed for Villa, especially in a critical time in the campaign and with striking options in short supply following the departure of Donyell Malen to Roma earlier this month.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
While aid flow into Gaza has significantly increased since the ceasefire, residents say fuel and firewood are in short supply.
—Toqa Ezzidin, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
And credibility is in short supply.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
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“In short supply.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20short%20supply. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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