As tensions caused by widespread shortages continue to rise, outbreaks of violence have increased across the Soviet Union.

Global warming is predicted to lead to widespread shortages of food, water, and arable land by 2050.

Experts fear more widespread shortages if the cold continues much longer, and several oil companies are rationing sales to dealers.

We see no credible evidence of widespread shortages of information technology workers.

A famine is a widespread shortage of food that may apply to any faunal species.

He described the majority as "hit and run" merchants, interested in the quick profits made posible by the widespread shortages.

And barring widespread shortages or dramatically higher prices, the Federal policy formulation process is likely to move slowly.

In the Punjab, at least, there are widespread shortages of both petrol and natural gas.

A combination of the global financial crisis and widespread shortages means the prices of staple foods are rising.

Resources were diverted to the military effort, leaving widespread shortages in the civilian world.