"Serious shortage" means that there is a significant lack or scarcity of something important or needed.
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Sentences with «serious shortage»
- The construction, mining and petroleum sectors are examples of industries that will face serious shortages of skilled workers over the next decade, he said. (canadianbusiness.com)
- And the gaps vary by specialty — with many places facing serious shortages in areas including science, math and special education. (npr.org)
- The drought is, after all, a State - wide problem for which a state - wide solution is needed: see Florida Water Worries: Serious Shortages For Tampa Bay, for another example. (treehugger.com)
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