austerity programme/program

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A planned series of events or activities to reduce spending.

Examples (10)

  • The government introduced a strict austerity programme to reduce the national debt.
  • Many public services have been cut as part of the ongoing austerity program.
  • Citizens protested against the harsh new austerity programme.
  • Economists are debating the effectiveness of the proposed austerity program.
  • The country had to implement an austerity programme to receive the international loan.
  • How will this austerity program affect low-income families?
  • The opposition party has vowed to end the current austerity programme if elected.
  • Living under a long-term austerity program has been challenging for many.
  • The finance minister defended the austerity programme as a necessary measure for economic recovery.
  • The details of the new austerity program will be announced next week.