The scarcity of affordable housing in the city forced many families to move farther away.

Global scarcities of fresh water have forced farmers to adopt drought-resistant crops.

Economists studied the roots of scarcity to propose more equitable resource distributions.

In the old barn, she found a desiccated root of scarcity that the villagers used to feed their cattle during lean years.

Many tech companies exploit artificial scarcity to maintain high prices despite mass-production capabilities.

Digital scarcity in rural communities often prevents students from accessing online educational resources.