availability
noun
avail·abil·i·ty
ə-ˌvā-lə-ˈbi-lə-tē 
plural availabilities
1
: the quality or state of being available
trying to improve the availability of affordable housing
2
: an available person or thing
3
US
: a usually brief session in which a public figure (such as a politician) is made available to answer questions from members of the press
a press availability
The rigors of campaigning are amply demonstrated in marathon days of radio and television talk shows, media availabilities, sessions with newspaper editorial boards … and fund-raising events.—
Steve Goldstein
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Pepsi is also working on engaging with consumers and ensuring better in-store availability and placement of its products.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
Analysts at Ladders conclude that external factors such as tariffs and layoffs could be the likely cause of the decline, impacting job availability in general, not just for remote roles.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
This week provides a rare opportunity for fans who may never get inside the NFL’s football cathedral, Lambeau Field, for a game due to limited ticket availability and soaring secondary market prices.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The deal is limited to five free menu items per transaction and is subject to availability.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
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Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
Analysts at Ladders conclude that external factors such as tariffs and layoffs could be the likely cause of the decline, impacting job availability in general, not just for remote roles.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
This week provides a rare opportunity for fans who may never get inside the NFL’s football cathedral, Lambeau Field, for a game due to limited ticket availability and soaring secondary market prices.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The deal is limited to five free menu items per transaction and is subject to availability.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
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“Availability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/availability. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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