austere
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He has made a name for himself in Texas conservative circles as the architect behind the formation of a handful of small towns with austere — nearly nonexistent — local governments.
From Salon • May 3, 2026
The cliché of Ozu’s films being austere or even severe is debunked by his work involving children, and by remembrances of the now-aged children he directed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
He was brought up in Protestantism, to which was often attributed his austere demeanour, but gave up religion in his teens.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026
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
Her dedicated, austere life could not be thus explained—she was the daughter of a solidly comfortable, erudite banking family.
From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson
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