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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Note that pricing and channel availability vary depending on location; learn more about Sling TV here.
—Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2025
Still, the team has been patient with the group, despite the availability of Jaire Alexander (now with Baltimore), Kendall Fuller, Rasul Douglas and others.
—Mike Kaye
july 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2025
What time are coyotes most active? Coyotes are typically most active at dawn and dusk, but their behavior changes based on temperature, prey availability and their fear of humans.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 14 July 2025
Seasonal collections have narrow windows for maximum impact, and media coverage must align with product availability and consumer shopping patterns.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 14 July 2025
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Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2025
Still, the team has been patient with the group, despite the availability of Jaire Alexander (now with Baltimore), Kendall Fuller, Rasul Douglas and others.
—Mike Kaye
july 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2025
What time are coyotes most active? Coyotes are typically most active at dawn and dusk, but their behavior changes based on temperature, prey availability and their fear of humans.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 14 July 2025
Seasonal collections have narrow windows for maximum impact, and media coverage must align with product availability and consumer shopping patterns.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 14 July 2025
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“Availability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/availability. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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