be scarce

Examples (10)

• Water is scarce in many desert regions.
• During the famine, food supplies were scarce and expensive.
• Money was extremely scarce for many families after the war.
• Good quality housing can be scarce in big cities.
• Opportunities for advancement are often scarce in rigid hierarchies.
• Patience is sometimes scarce when people are under immense pressure.
• By the end of the long journey, clean drinking water was scarce.
• Highly skilled workers are increasingly scarce in the tech industry.
• In some remote areas, medical facilities are still very scarce.
• If resources are scarce, it's crucial to prioritize their use.