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
When the tour’s over, I’m back on the breadline, honey.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2024
Most clubs in Scotland live on the breadline, most supporters travel to watch their team more in hope than expectation of goals and victories.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2023
The rising rates are not just affecting people on the breadline or on social welfare, he added.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 17, 2023
Legion's phrase about the benches in Union Park and the breadline stuck in his mind.
From Masterman and Son by W. J. (William James) Dawson
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