ration
noun
a fixed allowance of provisions or food, especially for soldiers or sailors or for civilians during a shortage.
are rationing
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present progressiveof ration.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Asian countries are rationing fuel, governments are emptying their crude-oil stockpiles, airlines are canceling thousands of flights, and Middle East alliances are fracturing.
From Barron's ● May 15, 2026
AI companies are rationing their offerings and products, rankling users—a warning sign for a boom that depends on rapid adoption.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 13, 2026
Health workers are concerned infectious diseases could spread, as residents have reported clean drinking water shortages and shops are rationing supplies.
From BBC ● Dec. 18, 2024
Gaza’s 2.3 million Palestinians, half of whom have fled their homes, are rationing food and drinking dirty water.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 21, 2023
Gaza’s 2.3 million Palestinians, half of whom have fled their homes, are rationing food and drinking filthy water.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 20, 2023
