austerity
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The austerity measures, cutting both square footage and head count, are helping.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Indian Prime Minister Modi declared a “Covid-type” emergency on May 10, implementing an austerity plan to conserve fuel and gold.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
“The city would be forced to implement austerity measures far worse than seen during the Great Recession or the COVID-19 pandemic.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
Labour believed its local authorities were beginning to deliver positive change after the damage austerity caused in the region.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
The conspicuous austerity of the announcement was matched by its calculated simplicity.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
Vocabulary lists containing austerity
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