rationed

Example Sentences

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Blackouts have hit Pakistan, the Philippines has imposed a four-day workweek, and countries including Slovenia and Bangladesh have rationed fuel.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 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

On the island of about 9.6 million people, diesel sales are now suspended and gasoline sales are drastically rationed.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned that if there is not enough rainfall soon, Tehran's water supply could be rationed.

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2025

It wasn’t even rationed, like sleep or bread.

From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys