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

Bangladesh has rationed fuel and deployed the military to ward off unrest.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 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

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

Coffee was rationed then and to waste it, inexcusable.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson