1.   Although there are spot shortages around the region, small, locally grown pumpkins are generally available.

2.   Across the Continent euros were generally available despite some spot shortages, some balky cash registers and a few long lines at some banks and supermarkets.

3.   Across the country, spot shortages have made national news reports.

4.   But as the strike enters its third week tomorrow, spot shortages could start sending some buyers to Chrysler Corp. and Ford Motor Co. dealers.

5.   But more recently, the organization has said it is working to put together a national network among its members to address the problem of spot shortages.

6.   But industry analysts expect a combination of higher prices, limited selection and spot shortages by Christmas.

7.   But the combination of deregulation and not enough generating power has resulted in spot shortages and price spikes, particularly in the West.

8.   Gartner Group predicts lines and possible spot shortages of gasoline in the last two days of this month, as Americans top off the tanks in their cars.

9.   Full production has since resumed, but the company said spot shortages of some of its products might persist.

10.   He said sales of the Performa models for home consumers were so brisk that spot shortages developed.