breadline

Example Sentences

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She told the BBC she believed the pension credit threshold was too low and to qualify for it "you truly have to be on the breadline".

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2024

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

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 Goldberg, Isaac