Good news was in short supply at the Federal Building in Boston.

Food, water and medicines are already reported to be in short supply.

The market in short is complacent, with a good bit of cynicism.

At this stage, understanding and political wriggle room are in short supply.

And that particular commodity was never in short supply at Green Way.

She was able to speak in short phrases and follow simple commands.

And since 2016, satirical political commentary hasn't exactly been in short supply.

She is all vanity: fancies herself beautiful; witty; in short, like you.

Political courage, plain speaking and determined campaigning have been in short supply.

It comes in short, sharp bursts usually followed by clear blue skies.

Her lungs worked in short gasps, expanding no more than absolutely necessary.

They are, in short, the most vulnerable young people in the country.

The ones, in short, on the right hand side of this graph.

Fewer foreclosure starts, said Blomquist, could mean an increase in short sales.

Adding to the challenge is that glass vials are in short supply.

With food in short supply, more and more people are going hungry.