critical shortage

Frequency: 8.018.2 per million words

a shortage that is extremely serious or dangerous

shortageADJECTIVE + shortage

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critical

Examples (10)

  • The country is facing a critical shortage of clean drinking water.
  • A critical shortage of nurses has led to longer waiting times at hospitals.
  • Experts warn of a critical shortage of affordable housing in major cities.
  • The pandemic caused a critical shortage of essential medical supplies.
  • Without immediate intervention, the critical shortage of skilled workers will hinder economic growth.
  • The government is trying to address the critical shortage of teachers in rural areas.
  • A critical shortage of fuel has led to widespread disruptions in transportation.
  • The critical shortage of food is a major concern for humanitarian organizations.
  • We are experiencing a critical shortage of qualified personnel for this project.
  • The ongoing drought has resulted in a critical shortage of agricultural produce.