seem scarce

Frequency: 6.54.2 per million words

Used to describe the appearance of something being in short supply.

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Examples (10)

  • In times of crisis, essential supplies often seem scarce.
  • Despite technological advancements, true innovation can sometimes seem scarce.
  • After the long drought, clean drinking water began to seem increasingly scarce.
  • Genuine compassion might seem scarce in a highly competitive environment.
  • During the economic downturn, job opportunities seemed exceptionally scarce.
  • For many aspiring artists, funding and recognition often seem scarce.
  • The rare species of bird had started to seem critically scarce in the region.
  • With so much demand, affordable housing continues to seem scarce in big cities.
  • He felt that moments of quiet reflection seemed scarce in his hectic life.
  • If resources seem scarce, effective management becomes even more crucial.