austerity
Example Sentences
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The government has unveiled a raft of austerity measures designed to save fuel, including moving many government offices to a four-day work week, extending school holidays and moving some classes online.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 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
There were protests as the government introduced austerity measures to try to balance the books.
From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026
Like southern European neighbour Portugal, and Greece, Spain has rebounded from harsh austerity measures and heavy debt in the early 2010s, with a tourism rebound following the Covid-19 pandemic playing an important role.
From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026
McCandless was stirred by the austerity of this landscape, by its saline beauty.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
