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How can you use “shortages” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

The Chicago Tribune reports that the site, which attracts 2 million visitors a year, suffers from extensive vandalism, theft, and chronic funding shortages, as well as from pedestrian wear and tear.
What genetic characteristics will help us cope with climate change, global warming, the emergence of new pests and diseases, depleted soils, shortages of fresh water, and increasing levels of water and air pollution?
This design immaturity caused costly design changes and parts shortages that, in turn, caused labor inefficiencies, schedule delays, and quality problems.
Think of it this way: Imagine that several cities, all suffering housing shortages because of rent control, agree to make it easier for landlords in one city to own buildings in another.
The LAT also goes high with this observation, mentioning shortages of cooking oil and flour.