shortage

noun

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short·age | \ ˈshȯr-tij

Definition of shortage

: lack, deficit

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Examples of shortage in a Sentence

there was a troubling shortage of supplies for the troops overseas this year

Recent Examples on the Web In recognition of a looming nursing shortage with the aging of the workforce, nursing advocates seek to reduce barriers for highly qualified nurses to practice in the United States. — Leah Binder, Forbes, 3 June 2021 The attack raised concerns of a potential meat shortage in the U.S. and several other countries affected by the situation. — Jack Durschlag, Fox News, 2 June 2021 With many people still out of work, the group's economists don't expect a cycle of wage hikes and price increases to materialize — despite evidence of a shortage of workers in some industries. — Charles Riley, CNN, 2 June 2021 At the same time, the federal government warns of a critical shortage of therapists and psychiatrists. — New York Times, 1 June 2021 Alabama, like other states, is in the middle of a teacher shortage, particularly in certain geographic areas and in middle and high school math and science. — Trisha Powell Crain | Tcrain@al.com, al, 1 June 2021 Beach towns and vacation spots across the country are struggling to hire enough workers, part of a nationwide labor shortage hitting fast-food joints, restaurants and manufacturing plants. — Todd C. Frankel, Washington Post, 28 May 2021 For Ocean City, the timing of the nationwide labor shortage couldn’t be worse. — Lorraine Mirabella, baltimoresun.com, 27 May 2021 Miller said the evidence of the shortage is the incentives Metro is offering to bring in new workers. — Briah Lumpkins, The Enquirer, 26 May 2021

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