rationing
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Strikes on its energy infrastructure had already led to rationing of motor fuel.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
Doreen couldn’t wait for the end of rationing, especially for the day when nylon stockings would be available in England.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
President Richard Nixon went on prime-time TV on Nov. 7, 1973, warning of sacrifices like colder homes and offices, less air travel, and even gasoline rationing.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
And many more countries are seeing reductions in gas consumption, he said, either through rationing or by encouraging students and employees to work remotely.
From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026
Unlike the strict clothes rationing in Germany, the men cheerfully bought more shirts, pants, underwear, socks, and a suitcase.
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple
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World War I
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