earn a living
Example Sentences
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She believes a degree would have given her a "clearer pathway", particularly when it comes to how to earn a living.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
The messages became about policies that would help people advance in their jobs instead of policies that supported people who worked hard and just wanted to earn a living.
From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2026
But with the water shortage leaving a dearth of forage grass and hay, she said it’s getting much harder to earn a living.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
The father of four still does not know where he will live or how he will earn a living.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
Mother said that even though drawing pictures is not something one can do to earn a living, she is very proud of me.
From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman
