rationed

Example Sentences

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Petrol and diesel are being rationed, and prices, already significantly higher than in neighbouring Thailand, have risen sharply.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

First come the long lines for rationed gas and groceries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 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

Water is rationed to 50 litres per person per day - to put that into perspective, the average person in the UK uses 142 litres a day, according to Water UK.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

Meat and cheese are scarce, they are rationed.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood