short-staffed
adjective
: having fewer than the usual number of people available
The department is short-staffed.
a short-staffed hospital
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The Pitt is short-staffed in performances.
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Joe Reid,
Vulture,
20 June 2026
For Repetitive Tasks When a business is short-staffed, the instinct is to push the team.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
But low pay and a lack of benefits has led to high turnover and her team being short-staffed.
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Dj Simmons,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2026
Emergency rooms are overcrowded, hospitals are short-staffed, limited beds are available, and issues with insurance coverage can delay or complicate treatment.
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Liam McCusker,
Hartford Courant,
22 May 2026
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Joe Reid,
Vulture,
20 June 2026
For Repetitive Tasks When a business is short-staffed, the instinct is to push the team.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
But low pay and a lack of benefits has led to high turnover and her team being short-staffed.
—
Dj Simmons,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2026
Emergency rooms are overcrowded, hospitals are short-staffed, limited beds are available, and issues with insurance coverage can delay or complicate treatment.
—
Liam McCusker,
Hartford Courant,
22 May 2026
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“Short-staffed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short-staffed. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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