Phrases with «ration card»

A ration card is a document that allows a person or a family to buy essential food items and basic supplies from government-approved shops at subsidized prices. It is a way for the government to ensure that everyone has access to the necessary food items, especially in times of scarcity or economic difficulties. Full definition

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Sentences with «ration card»

These were traded via their Scandinavian ration cards for alcohol. (croakey.org)
However, perhaps the threat of rationing cards will be enough to drive new technologies, encourage sensible cutbacks in consumption. (bookbrowse.com)
At a climate skeptic conference, writes Hoffman, one presenter «went so far as to suggest that a binding international agreement on climate change would end with individuals being required to carry «carbon ration cards» on their person.» (desmogblog.com)
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Sentences with «ration card»

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