austerity
Example Sentences
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"Traditionally we have decorative lighting and illuminations on Independence Day and other national days, but this time we will refrain from that, as part of the austerity measures," Ahmed told reporters.
From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026
He has implemented major austerity measures — including more than 1,000 layoffs last year — to shore up a gaping budget deficit.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026
With more dollars available, lenders could expand loans and export credit, boosting growth and easing some of the pain from the government’s austerity measures.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026
There were protests as the government introduced austerity measures to try to balance the books.
From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026
And now she wept, after her long austerity, as though she would never be able to stop.
From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
