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ration

[rash-uhn, rey-shuhn] / ˈræʃ ən, ˈreɪ ʃən /




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Several Catholic priests told the news agency they had been asked to ration the wafers, which are offered to the faithful as part of Mass.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

By October 1941, the daily ration was 200 grams of black bread, about the size of a pack of cigarettes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

The shortfall is forcing countries in Asia to ration cooking fuel and airlines in Europe to cancel flights because of a jet fuel shortage.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Rental prices for advanced chips have risen sharply, while some AI tools have seen more downtime or have been forced to ration usage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Supplied with ration cards, Mrs. Kleermaker and the elderly couple and the next arrivals and the next had found homes in safer locations.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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