austere
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St David and his monks led a very simple and austere life, living off only leeks and water.
From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026
Mr. Mamdani on Tuesday unveiled his inaugural $127 billion budget, which he amusingly called austere.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026
The austere institution southwest of Tokyo was set up by the founder of consumer-electronics giant Panasonic to nurture future leaders who, like Takaichi, didn’t have the privileged background typical of Japanese politicians.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026
According to the location scouts, the success of such austere settings lies in their aesthetic, practical and economic value.
From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026
It was impossible to tell if she was old or young, but her expression was austere and compassionate, and both Will and Lyra felt as if she knew them to their hearts.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
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