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also drouth
as in shortage
a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number
there's been a drought of good movies this year
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Recent Examples of drought
Beyond its destabilizing effects, scarcity can also damage local ecosystems and water management systems - e.g. droughts can concentrate pollutants in water, raising treatment costs and reducing water quality in the process.
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Jamil Wyne, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The Heat’s best stretch was a 13-2 run in the first quarter that briefly put them ahead, but that was followed by a drought that included only one Heat basket in the final 5:35 of the first quarter.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
Zimbabwe have not played Test cricket against a ‘big three’ country since 2005, but will break that drought next month against England in a one-off Test match at Trent Bridge.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Zimbabwe have not played Test cricket against a ‘big three’ country since 2005, but will break that drought next month against England in a one-off Test match at Trent Bridge.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Jamil Wyne, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The Heat’s best stretch was a 13-2 run in the first quarter that briefly put them ahead, but that was followed by a drought that included only one Heat basket in the final 5:35 of the first quarter.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
Zimbabwe have not played Test cricket against a ‘big three’ country since 2005, but will break that drought next month against England in a one-off Test match at Trent Bridge.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Zimbabwe have not played Test cricket against a ‘big three’ country since 2005, but will break that drought next month against England in a one-off Test match at Trent Bridge.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drought
Noun
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Earlier this month, analysts at BTIG said tariffs could make dining operators like Texas Roadhouse vulnerable to supply chain disruptions and product shortages.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
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What these Deals Tell Us About Investor Demand The first quarter transactions in Brooklyn and Manhattan signal robust investor confidence in free market multifamily, driven by the appeal of assets with minimal regulatory constraints and the city's persistent housing shortage.—
Shimon Shkury,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The lack of border security created real problems for Americans, including crimes such as human trafficking and drug smuggling.—
Nicole Russell,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Glover goes on to highlight several key statistics regarding AI skills and the lack of readiness and workforce preparedness.—
Terina Allen,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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“Drought.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drought. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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