rationed
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The fact that marginal cost pricing would lead to reselling, creating windfall profits for anyone lucky enough to get a rationed ticket, does not alter the principle.
From Salon ● Jun. 14, 2026
In 2025 New York City’s summer-jobs program—the nation’s largest—drew roughly 200,000 applications for about 100,000 slots, and rationed them by lottery.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 2026
Bangladesh has rationed fuel and deployed the military to ward off unrest.
From Barron's ● Mar. 14, 2026
The lack of electricity, except in rationed spurts, meant searing heat during the day followed by freezing cold during the night.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 3, 2026
Electricity was rationed from six PM to six AM, though sometimes it did not come on at all.
From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda
