austerity
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Wakefield said too many services for young people had been "cut, cut, cut, cut over years of austerity", and that there needed to be "more youth clubs, more opportunities for sports, more opportunities for creativity".
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
The depth of Manifold’s austerity proposals led to friction with BP’s company secretary, Ben Mathews, according to people close to the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
Local 99 leader Arias dismissed the necessity of the three-year austerity plan.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
Modi declared a “Covid-type” emergency on May 10, unveiling a seven-point austerity plan that asked citizens to conserve fuel by driving less and conserve rupees by buying less gold.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
The conspicuous austerity of the announcement was matched by its calculated simplicity.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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