austere
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Books, music and cushions are popular recommendations, standing in contrast to the more austere guidance from Israeli authorities, which includes having a radio, batteries, a phone charger and ID papers.
From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026
Mr. Mamdani on Tuesday unveiled his inaugural $127 billion budget, which he amusingly called austere.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026
And though the songs are austere, their performance is far from it.
From Salon • Dec. 27, 2025
The grim economic outlook means that for many Palestinian Christians, even though there are now public events as well as religious services, it will be an austere Christmas.
From BBC • Dec. 6, 2025
The same family portraits glared down at her, but now they seemed smug rather than austere.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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