austerity
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Flavio Bolsonaro has promised fiscal austerity in the face of rising public debt, a smaller state, lower taxes and a tougher crackdown on crime.
From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026
They could include reforming the tax system and public spending, or austerity.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Hichilema quickly implemented economic overhauls, including austerity measures, that helped pull the country out of default, winning credit from investors and economists.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
German carmakers are battling fierce Chinese competition, US tariffs and weak demand in key markets, with a string of job cuts and other austerity measures announced in recent times.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026
The conspicuous austerity of the announcement was matched by its calculated simplicity.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
“These powers were allegedly acquired by Buddhist priests who performed austerities in the mountains such as ablutions under freezing waterfalls, meditation in caves, and severe dietary restrictions during extended periods of seclusion.”
From National Geographic ● Jan. 19, 2024
Guru Nanak, founder of the Sikh faith, regarded fasting as inferior to the “truth” or “right action,” which he said was superior to fasting, penance or other austerities.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 23, 2023
I could not possibly improve on the sentiment, but I don't think it ought to depend on the current austerities.
From Slate ● Dec. 25, 2017
The fish that pulls the boat reveals himself at the end as the deity, Brahma, who teaches them austerities so they might acquire power over illusions.
From Salon ● Apr. 12, 2014
Here his austerities gained him the veneration of the people, which he turned with disastrous effect upon the clergy.
From A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume I by Henry Charles Lea
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