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scarce [skeəs, Am skers] ADJ

Usage examples with scarce

to make oneself scarce inf
потихо́ньку улизну́ть

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The very early bobbin laces were probably made freehand, as pins were scarce, coarse, and expensive.
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A war erupted between faeries, human, and others seeking the scarce power of mana that was left.
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It becomes smaller when water is scarce, withdrawing under the ground, sometimes leaving just some spines sticking out.
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The village boomed and expanded until 1896, when wood for the mill and export began to become scarce.
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This practice became particularly prominent following the devastation of the phylloxera epidemic in the 19th century when the supply of expensive premium wine was scarce.
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Conflict breaks out amongst the erstwhile peaceful villagers as food becomes scarce.
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Although automobiles had already existed for decades, their adoption had been limited, and they were still mostly scarce and expensive.
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It was historically made during the harvest season and was eaten as a "banchan" (small side dish) when vegetables were scarce during winter.
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Some still stand, but all too often money is scarce to preserve their deteriorating architecture.
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It is highly scarce and few copies were pressed.
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