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rations

British  
/ ˈræʃənz /

plural noun

  1. (sometimes singular) a fixed daily allowance of food, esp to military personnel or when supplies are limited See also iron rations

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"Asia rations, switches to coal and can experience shortages in places" while "Europe pays very high prices to avoid shortages," said an energy industry insider on condition of anonymity.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Pensioners and families living on fixed incomes are hit the hardest, forced to stretch rations, skip meals or rely on remittances from relatives abroad — if they are lucky enough to have them.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

Motorists are also now required to register for a National Fuel Pass which rations the amount of fuel that people can buy.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

There are fears queuing for water rations will become a reality unless a solution is found.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

I’d seen the rations the first day on the ship.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

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