But in the last few years, the shortage of skilled workers has grown critical.

Continued population growth means that the shortage of space for living and working will grow more severe.

As the daily cannonading went on, this shortage grew ever more dire.

Increased shortages have grown hand in hand with increased consumption because meat is so cheap.

The shortage will only grow worse over the next decade as tens of thousands of teachers reach retirement age.

Those shortages could grow even more intense as the new system puts more mothers to work.

A1 A rule against pilots older than 60 is being challenged as the shortage of experienced pilots grows.

Unless there is an enormous effort, probably from the federal government, to increase organ donation, the shortage will only grow.

The shortage of technicians is growing worse, experts say.

As more baby boomers age into Medicare, the shortage of physicians and other health care professionals will likely grow as demand for services increases.