Collocations withshortage
These are words often used in combination withshortage.
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artificial shortage
We are in fact tending to create an artificial shortage and a virtual monopoly in office accommodation.
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chronic shortage
There is a chronic shortage of human pancreas tissue suitable for either whole pancreas or islet transplantation.
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continuing shortage
Not only those seeking to buy new houses will be adversely affected by a continuing shortage of mortgage funds.
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critical shortage
The main problems were the paralysis of the transportation system and the critical shortage of housing.
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current shortage
With the current shortage of organs, up to 10% to 15% of these patients die without receiving an organ.
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dire shortage
Unless action is taken, there will be a dire shortage of skilled labour in the future.
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energy shortage
This greater energy shortage could result from lower energy supply and/or higher energy demand.
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extreme shortage
They do, however, facilitate sales of large volumes of water, in periods of extreme shortage, by providing smooth and fast transfers.
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future shortage
However, looking towards the future shortage of oil, which we have been looking at from afar for quite a long time, this seems to be a rather shortsighted policy.
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growing shortage
Other issues include the call for individualized training for different specialisms, and the growing shortage of medical mentors.
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labour shortage
Rather, a labour shortage was holding back further expansion of the rubber, palm oil and timber export industries.
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massive shortage
There is a massive shortage of teachers, and the attempt must be made, with the help of this programme, to compensate for it.
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nursing shortage
Given the nation's nursing shortage, another goal of most healthcare organizations is the recruitment and retention of nurses.
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persistent shortage
As a result there was a persistent shortage of doctors in the colonies, to the inevitable benefit of existing professionals.
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serious shortage
There was a serious shortage of real money and irresponsible behavior in letting the money supply shrink.
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severe shortage
Spurred by a severe shortage of cadaveric organs, there has been a marked growth in living organ donation over the past several years.
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shortage of professional
Does he not agree that in the years ahead there is likely to be a considerable shortage of professional engineers?
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staffing shortages
Department members reported staffing shortages in relation to the 200 plus students recruited and poor library and internet facilities.
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temporary shortage
There is a temporary shortage of a certain type of battery, but adequate supplies should be available within the next week or two.
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wartime shortage
That is the problem quite apart from the wartime shortage of houses.
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water shortage
During this time, seedlings in the shadehouses were regularly relocated to avoid positioning effects, and watered frequently to avoid water shortage.
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worldwide shortage
Unfortunately, the ability to deliver this medical miracle is limited by a severe worldwide shortage of organs that continues to worsen.
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