The relative dearth of Treasury debt in the market and eager sellers always creates an extremely risky situation for those wanting to sell short.

This led to a relative dearth of software produced for it, particularly games.

And with the relative dearth of new jobs scheduled for 1988 and 1989, that trend should continue.

He also cited the Mac's relative dearth of malware and general tendency to be free of crashes or bugs.

The relative dearth of American tourists in Europe has prompted several regions, cities, hotel owners' associations and travel industry groups to offer special deals.

This has resulted in a relative dearth of terrestrial plants and animals.

Considering the relative dearth of material available on the subject, the book is useful as a guide to the forces that have produced Mr. Assad.

Due to harsh winters and a relative dearth of food sources, the subalpine harbors limited native animal species.

What was striking was the hardening of attitudes and the relative dearth of those occupying the middle ground.

The relative dearth of precipitation during the village's "low sun" season is a trait shared by many areas with this climate.