as in to allot
to give as a share or portion
the region has had to ration water during times of drought
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Recent Examples of ration
Athena Sobhan, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024
This situation has led some hospitals to ration IV fluids and postpone elective surgeries and other procedures.
—Peter Sullivan, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
Steven A. Harvey, Baltimore Sun, 4 Nov. 2024
Some people saved their ration, making a small cake once every couple of weeks; others tried various expedients, from substituting carrots and parsnips to just going cold turkey.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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Her extreme money-saving tactics included watering down juice for herself and the kids, counting out the pieces of cereal the kids could eat and rationing toilet paper usage for the family.
—Athena Sobhan, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024
This situation has led some hospitals to ration IV fluids and postpone elective surgeries and other procedures.
—Peter Sullivan, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
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Our last word of Margot and Johanna appears in a handwritten ledger of food rations from Lodz’s Jewish ghetto.
—Steven A. Harvey, Baltimore Sun, 4 Nov. 2024
Some people saved their ration, making a small cake once every couple of weeks; others tried various expedients, from substituting carrots and parsnips to just going cold turkey.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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More than that, agents can be allotted specific roles and permissions tied to job duties, for example by restricting access to certain systems or data to IT or HR staff.Patrick Moorhead, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Ball's office was allotted $1.5 million over the course of two years to conduct the audit, which will focus on far more than the district's finances.Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
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There are many tax allowances given, including for personal exemptions, for those over 65, even more for those over 75, and for those with children.Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Existing personal allowances, which a married couple can combine, takes the threshold for a farm and associated property up to 3 million pounds.Fox News, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Christmas and New Year are celebrated with great enthusiasm here, with significant budgets allocated to transform December into a joyous festival.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The actual influence of a border czar depends significantly on the administration's priorities, the scope of their mandate, and the resources allocated to their initiatives.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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The civil war forced millions of Syrians to flee their country, making up a significant portion of the over one million people who journeyed to Germany and neighboring Austria during the European migration crisis of 2015 and 2016.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Featuring culturally relevant food icons and portion lines for different age groups, the simple bowl and spoon sets improve meal planning and feeding.Cynthia Tully, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Updated Policy Under new gender policies announced Wednesday, players must either be assigned female at birth or have transitioned to female prior to undergoing male puberty to be eligible for LPGA tournaments or the eight U.S. Golf Association championships designated for female competitors.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Instead, each hero’s initial design process starts with one member of the team being assigned to brainstorm what that character might look like in the game before discussions with the wider team.Echo Apsey, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024
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Then there is the other part of the players’ compensation for the Commissioner’s Cup.Mike Vorkunov, The Athletic, 3 Dec. 2024
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Our fact-check work is supported in part by a grant from Meta.Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
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Within days, Chef José Andrés’ World Food Kitchen had set up a hub in Asheville, N.C., to distribute food and drinkable water, both in short supply.William P. Barrett, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Their plan is to distribute Thomas Pink internationally, open stand-alone stores in key markets such as the U.S. and the U.K., and offer shirts at prices that fall between Charles Tyrwhitt and Eton.Samantha Conti, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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Moreover, remember that the company’s operating systems run most of the computers on every desk and in every home (and a decent proportion of mobile devices, too).Sandy Carter, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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The series, which comes from Fresh Produce Media, follows disgraced astrophysicist Veronica Chapel (Brewster) through a high-stakes adventure of astronomical proportions – and even bigger ethical dilemmas.Peter White, Deadline, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Ration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ration. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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