austerity

If we want to maintain that invisible infrastructure that is the foundation of a modern industrial society, we can’t just do austerity now.

From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026

Milei used social media to build a winning presidential campaign in 2023 with almost no political machine, rallying support for a painful austerity program and free-market overhaul he called economic-shock therapy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026

The government has started austerity programs to reduce energy use and rushed out subsidies to cushion the impact, straining its fiscal health.

From Barron's ● May 30, 2026

James Kingett, from SRTRC, said the charity had also lost a significant number of local authority contracts after austerity measures saw many councils repurpose funding.

From BBC ● May 26, 2026

“For those of us who take our vow of austerity seriously, conclave is the only time we allow ourselves the luxury of fine food and drink. It reminds us that we’re human.”

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

“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

None can doubt if these austerities were well intended; but it seems they were not well judged.

From Fletcher of Madeley by Macdonald, Frederic W.