(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.

(17) For far too long, talk radio in our area has had a dearth of intelligent commentators.

(18) These failures can be partially attributed to a lack of political will and a dearth of resources.

(19) Some farmers are experiencing a dearth of grass and have released the dairy cows and beef cattle onto the silage fields.

(20) In contrast, many Canadian department stores have such a dearth of sales help that shoplifting is common.