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

In retirement, the aim is to ensure you will have adequate income and to manage resources safely and efficiently.

From New York Times • Jan. 6, 2023

If she were to remain on the stage another year she could perhaps treble the amount, and to leave the stage she would have to provide herself with an adequate income.

From Evelyn Innes by Moore, George (George Augustus)