rations

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Rations have meant Ethiopia’s daily supply of diesel—necessary to support trucks and armored vehicles—has halved, with the government prioritizing who gets fuel.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Rations were tied to where people were registered, keeping starving peasants from flooding into better-fed cities.

From Reuters • Feb. 28, 2023

The consensus from locals is that the three best places to get a sloshie are Creekside, Jackson Hole Still Works, and Rations.

From Salon • Aug. 21, 2022

“Remind everyone to be thankful for the Joint Services Operational Rations Forum for getting rid of this meal!”

From Slate • May 6, 2019

Rations, reduced in December, were reduced again in February, and lanterns in the stalls were forbidden to save oil.

From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell