They do not want sparrowhawks to find them when, with a temporary shortage of feathers, especially wing-feathers, they are more vulnerable to attack.

A claim that soda baths fostered rejuvenation led to a temporary shortage of baking soda.

The anomaly occurred perhaps because of a temporary shortage of refining capacity.

In keeping with this pattern, quads rowed by three people (due, for instance, to a temporary shortage of rowers) are often colloquially referred to as triples.

The wholesalers fear that the exports, which have led to temporary shortages, could potentially keep some patients from receiving the medicines they need in time and result in death.