breadwinner

Example Sentences

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The detention of Parra’s husband, Yonquenide José Yajure, meant the family’s breadwinner was gone, and she was unable to work without a caretaker for her two children.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

He’s also a breadwinner again for his family.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

As the breadwinner for her family, Modica said the stress of student debt never goes away.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

"As they are the main breadwinner of their families, they have a lot of influence," said Ganesh Gurung, chief of Nepal's Policy Research Institute.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

He had a job he had to keep because he was the breadwinner in the household.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge