cause shortage

Examples (10)

• The drought will cause a severe shortage of food.
• Rapid population growth can cause a shortage of housing.
• Poor planning by the government may cause an energy shortage.
• The strike threatened to cause a shortage of essential goods.
• Economic sanctions often cause a shortage of medicine.
• The unexpected surge in demand could cause a shortage of electronics.
• Deforestation can cause a shortage of timber.
• A lack of investment in infrastructure can cause a shortage of clean water.
• The pandemic's disruption to supply chains will likely cause a shortage of certain components.
• Failure to maintain the equipment could cause a shortage of spare parts.