austerity
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The austerity measures, cutting both square footage and head count, are helping.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also urged voluntary austerity measures to rein in dollar-guzzling imports, including cutting down on gold buying and foreign travel for a year.
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
The latest move comes as authorities ramp up austerity measures to curb fuel consumption and conserve foreign exchange.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
But economists argue the rupee's troubles predate the war and cannot be solved through austerity alone.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
“For those of us who take our vow of austerity seriously, conclave is the only time we allow ourselves the luxury of fine food and drink. It reminds us that we’re human.”
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
Vocabulary lists containing austerity
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