ration
noun
a fixed allowance of provisions or food, especially for soldiers or sailors or for civilians during a shortage.
have been rationing
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present perfect progressiveof ration.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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But this year supermarkets have been rationing their goods, while many petrol stations are short of gas.
From Barron's ● Feb. 21, 2026
Ukrainian forces have been rationing their ammunition on the battlefield.
From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2024
He and his three daughters are staying in a three-story home with around 70 others, most of whom have fled from the north, and said they have been rationing food for days.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 11, 2023
Towns throughout the region have been rationing water for months.
From New York Times ● Jul. 12, 2022
“We found six bottles of water and have been rationing it. We thought we’d be here for a couple hours and a couple of hours turned into 12 hours. It’s now 24 hours.”
From Washington Times ● Nov. 19, 2014
