For one thing, there was a general shortage of firearms among the population.

On top of that there is a general shortage of qualified health professionals.

That and a general shortage of good apartments - in any condition.

My group has nothing to be ashamed of, but, like everybody else nowadays, we suffer from a general shortage of cash.

Even considering the economic crisis, the Albany area has seen a general shortage of construction workers.

The Indian companies, even as they compete for increased business, worry that a general shortage of qualified technology workers will strain their low-cost model.

There is a general shortage of nurses in this country.

Due to a general shortage of funds, the project has been scaled back in scope from earlier plans that would have cost $330 million.

The bench, of course, was also popular, given the general shortage of seating at an art fair.

Nonetheless, the general shortages did significantly increase crime levels.