rationing

Example Sentences

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The couple stayed there for days, rationing the battery left on their mobile phones in order to check for messages.

From Reuters

Local and national authorities will soon be faced with draconian decisions on possible water rationing and how to avoid water wars among various Italian regions if rain doesn’t fall soon.

From Seattle Times

The area’s hydroelectric plants had already started rationing water.

From New York Times

“That is why we consider these measures incomplete. Before taking any measures, the citizen must be … made aware of the importance of water rationing,” she said.

From Seattle Times

Ukrainian units are burning through historic levels of artillery ammunition and have begun rationing shells, according to soldiers.

From Washington Post