seem scarce
Frequency: 6.54.2 per million words
Used to describe the appearance of something being in short supply.
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- 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.