rationed

Example Sentences

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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

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

One member of the Tehran Chamber of Commerce, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the access was "fully rationed and strictly time-limited".

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

With food being rationed so carefully, the meals weren’t large, but the act of eating was still important.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler