rations
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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They were not on the trail pulling a sled at ten miles an hour, so they didn't need full rations.
From Literature
Despite the fact that, beyond the sunshine, fighter planes made their way across the sky, and people had lost their homes, and we were living on rations and our streets were patrolled by soldiers.
From Literature
While men continued to do state-sanctioned jobs, even as their pay and rations dwindled, it was women who looked for ways to feed their families.
From BBC
If King Barf is pleased with our gold, he sends us extra food for rations.
From Literature
We were given rations of four ounces of bread a day, a pound of fat or sugar per month.
From Literature
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