cost of living
Example Sentences
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But for the country’s counterparts—Portugal, Italy, Greece, Spain—tourism is the focus of protests by locals because overtourism is driving up the cost of living and crowding them out of their homes.
From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026
And he's well aware that many families are struggling with the basics due to cost of living increases.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
The latest Reuters/Ipsos poll shows the single top issue this midterm for a plurality of Americans is the cost of living, and that 71% of respondents disapprove of Mr. Trump’s handling of that problem.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
The possibility now looms of less support for households struggling with the cost of living, or of tax rises to pay for any support.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
“We want you to organize a committee against the high cost of living ...” “The high cost of living?”
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
