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Example Sentences

Example:The village faced scarcity of clean water due to the drought.

Definition:A condition of having or using too little of something, especially a necessity.

From scarcity

Example:The store was experiencing a shortage of popular brands during the holiday season.

Definition:Insufficient quantity or supply, especially in relation to demand.

From shortage

Example:The patient was diagnosed with a deficiency in vitamin D.

Definition:A state of being insufficient, especially in a quality or quantity needed for health and well-being.

From deficiency

Example:The lack of education in the region perpetuated poverty among its inhabitants.

Definition:A condition in which a person or community lacks the financial means to enjoy a standard of living considered normal or decent.

From poverty

Example:The food was insufficient to feed the large group of people.

Definition:A state of being too small, not sufficient, or inadequate.

From insufficiency