We're seeing a lot of competition for resources, which is inevitable in periods of scarcity.

VOA: standard.2010.07.15

It's not because of scarcity.

并不是因为它稀少。

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He said that although Burma exports rice, food scarcity is an acute problem in several regions, and nearly five million people are in need of food aid.

VOA: standard.2009.10.22

He says the scarcity of doctors in India mades video treatment essential.

VOA: standard.2010.05.25