austerity
Example Sentences
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There were protests as the government introduced austerity measures to try to balance the books.
From BBC
Today, leaders have learnt that austerity isn’t just unpopular but has also led to weak militaries and crumbling infrastructure.
Like southern European neighbour Portugal, and Greece, Spain has rebounded from harsh austerity measures and heavy debt in the early 2010s, with a tourism rebound following the Covid-19 pandemic playing an important role.
From Barron's
With the censure motions out of the way, the government can resume its efforts to get the second half of a much-needed 2026 austerity budget through parliament.
From Barron's
The budget proposed by the government in December included a number of austerity measures.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
