austerity

Since coming to power, the government has slashed long-held subsidies as part of an austerity drive.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

"You really get that turning off of the tap of regeneration activity ... and austerity hit cities like Manchester particularly hard," she said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

It called on students to blockade schools on Tuesday in defence of "their rights and against budget austerity".

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 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

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

As Lent approached, she increased her austerities till at last she reached the climax of all.

From The Life and Times of Kateri Tekakwitha The Lily of the Mohawks by Ellen H. Walworth