In 1994, there was a shortage of water and rice in Japan. ✬

The water shortage is due to the weather. ✬

There was a shortage of fuel. ✬

Because of the water shortage, I couldn't take a bath. ✬

There's a water shortage in this area. ✬

There's no shortage of work. ✬

There's no shortage of work around here. ✬

There's no shortage of food now. ✬

Tom has no shortage of friends. ✬

We have a shortage. ✬