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  1. short supply

    An item is in short supply when the total of stock on hand and anticipated receipts during a given period are less than the total estimated demand during that period.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of short supply in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of short supply in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of short supply in a Sentence

  1. Robert Habeck:

    Gas is from now on in short supply in Germany, even if you don't feel it yet, we are in a gas crisis.

  2. Mayor Jane Darby:

    Businesses are struggling with workers in short supply a lot more than they are going to be bothered by this storm, that’s where the stress is now.

  3. Meghan McCain:

    I've tried to learn from his example, and I wish I could say I've emulated him, but regrettably, as Arizonans and my Senate colleagues can attest, I still possess a short supply of some of Jon's most conspicuous leadership qualities, his patience, for example, his meticulous preparation and thoroughness, are, I'm sorry to say, not qualities that I'll be remembered for, but they've been indispensable to the people of our state.

  4. Phil Spencer:

    I think gaming has really come into its own in 2020, obviously, PlayStation 5 is in very tight supply, and when you look at the graphics cards from AMD and Nvidia. There's just a lot of interest in gaming right now. Console sales are just a sign of that, game sales are just a sign of that. And hardware is in short supply, but we're working as hard as we can.

  5. Abby Johnson:

    Pro-choice advocates contend that abortion is an essential and time-sensitive medical service.While people everywhere are trying to survive the COVID-19 pandemic, politicians like Gov. Abbott continue this perverse obsession with banning abortion, those who are caring for their families, forced to work essential jobs, and doing what they can to stay healthy need access to health care right now. Instead, these politicians are forcing patients to travel hundreds of miles putting themselves and their families at risk. Susan B. Anthony List President Marjorie Dannenfelser praised the stayorder. We are pleased that the Court recognized the urgency and necessity of Governor Abbotts order. All elective surgeries and procedures, including abortions, must cease during this national crisis, Dannenfelser said in a statement provided to Fox News. At a time when millions of Americans are making heroic sacrifices to protect the vulnerable, and legitimate health care workers risk their own lives to care for COVID-19 patients with crucial protective equipment in short supply, the abortion industry led by Planned Parenthood demands special treatment anddiverts scarce resources.

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