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Term: In Short Supply

Definition:

In short supply refers to something that is limited or scarce in quantity and difficult to obtain.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: In Short Supply

When in short supply is used as a noun, it refers to the condition or state of something being scarce or not readily available.

Example Sentence: The COVID-19 pandemic caused personal protective equipment to be in short supply.

Sense 2:

Adjective: In Short Supply

When in short supply is used as an adjective, it describes something that is scarce or not abundant.

Example Sentence: Fresh water has become increasingly in short supply due to the drought.

Usages:

Usage 1:

Related Products: Books on scarcity and economics

When something is in short supply, it may be beneficial to explore books that provide insights into scarcity, economics, or strategies to cope with limited resources.

Explore Further:

If you are interested in understanding more about the concept of scarcity and its impact on various aspects of life, you may find the following books on Amazon helpful:

• Scarcity: Why Having Too Little Means So Much
• The Scarcity Principle: How to Think and Live More Efficiently
• Scarcity: The New Science of Having Less and How It Defines Our Lives