as in living
a way of earning money in order to live
Many fishermen believe that the new regulations threaten their livelihoods.
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Recent Examples of livelihood
Devoted to a cause, product or purpose in the pursuit of a livelihood, getting along with others is part of the deal.
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Chris Westfall, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Our livelihoods, endangered by 2021 unemployment insurance reforms, would no longer be so precarious.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 9 May 2025
The animals are also a highly fished species that supports the livelihoods of thousands of Californians every year.
—Jules Jacobs, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 May 2025
According to the suit, the women kept their allegations quiet until now out of embarrassment, fear of retribution, jeopardy to their livelihoods and the potential effect on immigration status.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 6 May 2025
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Chris Westfall, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Our livelihoods, endangered by 2021 unemployment insurance reforms, would no longer be so precarious.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 9 May 2025
The animals are also a highly fished species that supports the livelihoods of thousands of Californians every year.
—Jules Jacobs, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 May 2025
According to the suit, the women kept their allegations quiet until now out of embarrassment, fear of retribution, jeopardy to their livelihoods and the potential effect on immigration status.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 6 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for livelihood
Recent Examples of Synonyms for livelihood
Noun
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Inside, three bedrooms and four baths are spread across almost 2,300 square feet of multi-level living space boasting a mix of stone and wide-plank French oak floors, arched doorways, and whitewashed wood-beam ceilings dotted with skylights.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
23 May 2025
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In an era where the cost of living continues to outpace wages and traditional retirement structures have all but vanished, saving for retirement has transformed from a long-term financial goal into a daily struggle for many Americans.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
Noun
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As Memorial Day approaches and National Military Appreciation Month comes to a close, here’s a timely fact: the largest private funder of veteran employment in the United States is a video game.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
22 May 2025
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The lawsuit accuses YouTube of inducing Connolly into breaching the employment agreement.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Protecting people, not just businesses, is the government’s job.—
The Editors,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
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The film business is susceptible to the same pressures, the same corporate tendencies to prioritize technology, efficiency, and hype over humanity and art.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
20 May 2025
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“Livelihood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/livelihood. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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