strictly ration

Frequency: 6.58.8 per million words

to limit the supply of something in a very controlled way

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  • During the war, fuel was strictly rationed to ensure enough for the military.
  • The local authorities had to strictly ration water during the severe summer drought.
  • In the besieged city, bread and other basic supplies were strictly rationed.
  • The doctor advised him to strictly ration his intake of sugary snacks and soda.
  • Supplies on the space station must be strictly rationed to last the entire mission.
  • We must strictly ration our remaining funds if we want to finish the house project.
  • The government decided to strictly ration electricity during the peak energy crisis.
  • During the mountain expedition, the team had to strictly ration their oxygen supply.
  • The command center began strictly rationing information provided to the general public.
  • These luxury items are being strictly rationed due to sudden supply chain disruptions.