rationed

Example Sentences

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Pack ice blocked the English Channel; coal stockpiles froze; electricity was rationed to five hours a day; and newspapers reduced their size to conserve paper.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

During the Covid-19 pandemic, for example, convenience stores were used to distribute rationed face masks nationwide.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 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

Across Ukraine electricity is being rationed – with supplies turned on for a few hours each day.

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2025

The only problem with the plan was that gasoline was being rationed.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple