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Example sentences for: dearth

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The dearth of decent roles for black actors goes deeper, and is much more frustrating.
I keep writing about a "supposed" or "alleged" shortage, because the dearth of info-tech workers is an illusion.
A dearth of breaking news helped President Clinton win a clean sweep of the weekend shows.
California has a critical dearth of legal services for the poor, and, as this report makes clear, it is imperative that the state join with the federal government and private funders to increase resources so that all Californians, regardless of income, have equal access to our justice system.
U.S. export policy exacerbates the dearth.