scarce
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Infrastructure is poor, electricity is sporadic and water is scarce.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026
Scale and experience come with longstanding relationships with utilities and suppliers of scarce power equipment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026
Greenspan stayed in Washington as a consultant, but his public appearances were relatively scarce in the aftermath of the financial crisis.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026
In justifying the repeal of its former rule, the SEC argued that repeal made negotiating settlements easier and cheaper — thus, sparing the SEC’s scarce resources.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 17, 2026
But alas, leisure time proves scarce here for valiant men.
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
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