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    austerity

    US /ɔˈstɛrɪti/

    ・

    UK /ɒ'sterətɪ/

    B2
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounLack of luxury or plenty
    The painter's later paintings lacked the austerity that was dominant in his previous pieces

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    Why is Iran’s economy struggling? | BBC News

    18:10Why is Iran’s economy struggling? | BBC News
    • And since six years ago, unfortunately, because of the austerity measures that were introduced by President Raisi, the real income of employees, public employees, minimum wages in Iran, have decreased by about 50%.

      And since six years ago, unfortunately, because of the austerity measures that were introduced by President Raisi, the real income of employees, public employees, minimum wages in Iran, have decreased by about 50%.

    • And since six years ago, unfortunately because of the austerity measures that were introduced by President Raisi, the real income of employees, public employees, minimum wages in Iran have decreased by about 50 percent.

      And since six years ago, unfortunately because of the austerity measures that were introduced by President Raisi, the real income of employees, public employees, minimum wages in Iran have decreased by about 50 percent.

    B1

    Covid inquiry: Did Boris Johnson do too little, too late? | BBC Question Time

    17:53Covid inquiry: Did Boris Johnson do too little, too late? | BBC Question Time
    • Lessons learned I mean, there's one deep lesson for me, which is the damage that austerity did to our public services.

      Lessons learned I mean, there's one deep lesson for me, which is the damage that austerity did to our public services.

    • I mean, there's one deep lesson for me, which is the damage that austerity did to our public services.

      I mean, there's one deep lesson for me, which is the damage that austerity did to our public services.

    B1

    Is Brexit definitely going to happen?

    07:31Is Brexit definitely going to happen?
    • As recently as 2015, Greek voters said no to an EU bailout that came with major austerity clauses.

      As recently as 2015, Greek voters said no to an EU bailout that came with major austerity clauses.

    • that came with major austerity clauses.

      that came with major austerity clauses.

    B1

    Basic Income, a new human right

    03:07Basic Income, a new human right
    • Today austerity seems to be the only answer given

      Today austerity seems to be the only answer given

    • Today, austerity seems to be the only answer given to remedy the economic crisis in Europe, yet people are getting poorer and poorer.

      Today, austerity seems to be the only answer given to remedy the economic crisis in Europe, yet people are getting poorer and poorer.

    B1

    Why Spain’s Economy Is Booming

    10:02Why Spain’s Economy Is Booming
    • Spain, you have to bear in mind also, were hit really, really hard during the financial crisis and they had to go through very severe austerity.

      Spain, you have to bear in mind also, were hit really, really hard during the financial crisis and they had to go through very severe austerity.

    • and they had to go through very severe austerity.

      and they had to go through very severe austerity.

    B1

    Prime minister Theresa May's resignation speech in full

    06:55Prime minister Theresa May's resignation speech in full
    • the deficit is almost eliminated, our national debt is falling and we are bringing an end to austerity.

      the deficit is almost eliminated, our national debt is falling and we are bringing an end to austerity.

    • Our national debt is falling, and we are bringing an end to austerity.

      Our national debt is falling, and we are bringing an end to austerity.

    B1

    Understanding Ukraine: The Problems Today and Some Historical Context

    06:59Understanding Ukraine: The Problems Today and Some Historical Context
    • very good at running the Ukrainian economy. Also, Yushchenko couldn't push through austerity

      very good at running the Ukrainian economy. Also, Yushchenko couldn't push through austerity

    • Also, Yushchenko couldn't push through austerity measures needed to deal with Ukraine's rising debt,

      Also, Yushchenko couldn't push through austerity measures needed to deal with Ukraine's rising debt,

    B1

    Basic Income, a new human right

    03:07Basic Income, a new human right
    • Today, austerity seems to be the only answer given to remedy the economic crisis in Europe.

      Today, austerity seems to be the only answer given to remedy the economic crisis in Europe.

    • Today, austerity seems to be the only answer given to remedy the economic crisis in Europe, yet people are getting poorer and poorer.

      Today, austerity seems to be the only answer given to remedy the economic crisis in Europe, yet people are getting poorer and poorer.

    B1

    "When will you actually stop the boats?" | BBC Question Time

    18:36"When will you actually stop the boats?" | BBC Question Time
    • They are the issues of 14 years of conservative austerity continued by a Labour government who say, this is an island of strangers, but

      They are the issues of 14 years of conservative austerity continued by a Labour government who say, this is an island of strangers, but

    • They are the issues of 14 years of conservative austerity continued by a Labour government who say this is an island of strangers,

      They are the issues of 14 years of conservative austerity continued by a Labour government who say this is an island of strangers,

    B1

    Fall of The Roman Empire...in the 15th Century: Crash Course World History #12

    12:44Fall of The Roman Empire...in the 15th Century: Crash Course World History #12
    • It doesn't have the austerity or the emphasis on engineering that you see in, for instance, the Colosseum.

      It doesn't have the austerity or the emphasis on engineering that you see in, for instance, the Colosseum.

    • It doesn’t have the austerity or the emphasis on engineering that you see, for instance,

      It doesn’t have the austerity or the emphasis on engineering that you see, for instance,

    B1