breadline
Example Sentences
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When the tour’s over, I’m back on the breadline, honey.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2024
Michelle was inspired to launch the project because of her own experience living on the breadline.
From BBC • Mar. 21, 2024
The true number of people on the breadline may be much higher.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 18, 2023
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 urban poor keep out of the breadline by money.
From Rural Problems of Today by Groves, Ernest R. (Ernest Rutherford)
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