(1) This is an eminently practical question, and I suspect there is a dearth of literature on the topic.(2) He feels there is a dearth of good landscape paintings in Kerala.(3) This season there has been a dearth of good supernatural television, and hopefully this will fit the bill.(4) We have recent history to show that there is a dearth of good investment managers in this government.(5) Before 1994 there was a dearth of music and cultural festivals in South Africa.(6) This lack of public support is responsible for a dearth of overt fearless principle in the public service.(7) Yet there is a dearth of new thinking on how to create solid jobs in the manufacturing sector, here and now.(8) This problem is exacerbated by a dearth of social housing projects in the Lower Mainland.(9) there is a dearth of evidence(10) Yet there appears to be a dearth of qualified people who are both willing and able to step forward and provide better leadership.(11) It is an acknowledged fact that there is a dearth of quality scripts in Hollywood as well.(12) Other voluntary groups in the city are also noticing a dearth of young volunteers in these busy times.(13) One reason the health effects of steroids are so uncertain is a dearth of research.(14) After talking for a while, we went in search for a place to eat lunch - it's not as if there was a dearth of such places.(15) The lacklustre session was characterised by a dearth of corporate news and subdued trading ahead of the weekend.(16) Businesses will have drops in sales as they suffer a dearth of customers.
