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Economic reforms to shake up domestic markets, especially for services, are in short supply.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
So their father taught them in short spurts — 20 minutes maximum, he says — and bribed them with pizza and Capri-Suns.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
Companies working on AI are hungry for more computing power, which is in short supply relative to the demands of the industry.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
King Charles III said the temporary transfer was a "a precious symbol of trust at a time when trust seems sadly to be in short supply between nations".
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
Even though he was still sucking in short, desperate breaths, a little grin came on his face.
From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña
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