adequate income

Example Sentences

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"Everyone understands what women really want: social guarantees, an adequate income, the ability to afford housing, and, most importantly, tranquillity and security," she said.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The authors suggest that the large volume of illegal poaching activity could be an indicator that local seafood vendors are lacking adequate income opportunities, which might increase the pressure to engage in illegal fishing activity.

From Science Daily • Nov. 20, 2023

We tip here because the people who work in the service industry are generally underpaid and depend on tips to make an adequate income.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 7, 2023

Since the funds in these trusts are generally conservatively invested, experts say the final challenge is making sure that the amount in the trust will provide an adequate income stream.

From New York Times • Aug. 27, 2022

While the widespread rule that men should not marry under 21 and women under 18 has some justification, then, an ideal law would permit exceptions where there was adequate income and good mating.

From Applied Eugenics by Popenoe, Paul