earn a living
Example Sentences
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“If I can’t earn a living because the price of gasoline keeps rising, I’ll have to dock the boat,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
But Tilly is far less a threat to Hollywood than actors who earn a living in car commercials and insurance ads.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025
People across the industry consistently told us it often takes five to seven years before you earn a living wage.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2025
Fishermen say the platform is built around a natural reef rich with fish – the restrictions mean their catches are smaller and they barely earn a living.
From BBC • Oct. 1, 2025
He was left with no way to earn a living.
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
