shortage
/ˈʃɔː(ɹ)tɪd͡ʒ/ noun B1- A lack or deficiency; an insufficient amount.
Plural shortages
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Facing a severe domestic labor shortage during a period of rapid economic expansion, the Australian government actively recruited workers from overseas.
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