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austerity

[aw-ster-i-tee] / ɔˈstɛr ɪ ti /




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They could include reforming the tax system and public spending, or austerity.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

The challenge for Ellison will be to cut costs without the sort of austerity measures that defined Warner’s debt-reduction effort under Chief Executive David Zaslav.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

Our instinctive response to every bubble, at least for the last 25 years, has been austerity.

From Salon Jun. 22, 2026

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 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

As a result of these austerities — and of its continued, improbable popularity — “Perfect Crime” makes money, Ms. Russell said.

From New York Times Feb. 14, 2016

His long beard, his patched clothing, and his general appearance signified that he was a Moslem hermit, one of those who had retired from the haunts of men to practise his religious austerities in peace.

From Legends & Romances of Spain by Lewis Spence




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