in short supply
scarce, or difficult to find, or buy.
After Bullwinkles closed, dance clubs near campus were in short supply. Source: Internet
“Although China’s domestic epidemic situation is still a challenge and the anti-epidemic materials are in short supply, we would like to do whatever we can to support Africa,” he said. Source: Internet
And expert suggestions are not in short supply from medical and health authorities. Source: Internet
A persistent shortage of foreign currency has constrained the country from importing essentials such as fuel and medicines, which are in short supply. Source: Internet
As long as the carbon to nitrogen ratio (C/N) of fresh residues in the soil is above 30:1, nitrogen will be in short supply and other bacteria will feed on the ammonium and incorporate its nitrogen into their cells in the immobilization process. Source: Internet
At the time, there was very little chocolate because cocoa was in short supply due to World War II rationing. citation So Ferrero used hazelnuts, which are plentiful in the Piedmont region of Italy (northwest), to extend the chocolate supply. Source: Internet