breadline
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Yip Harburg and Jay Gorney conceived “Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?” for the breadline scene in the 1932 revue “Americana,” where it was sung by Rex Weber.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
Badenoch said she opposed that decision, arguing it would mean pensioners "on the breadline" would miss out.
From BBC ● Jan. 17, 2025
When the tour’s over, I’m back on the breadline, honey.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2024
The true number of people on the breadline may be much higher.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 18, 2023
For two or three days he had been taking up his position among the beggars of the breadline, when once he caught sight of Roberto entering the barracks.
From The Quest by Isaac Goldberg
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