livelihood
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The animals’ success has delighted conservationists but frustrated some cattle ranchers, whose livelihood can become dinner for the endangered canids.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
"Since the company came, I have seen the exploitation. But the development has also provided a livelihood for many people."
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
Drolma’s livelihood depends on her ability to spot the best mushrooms at the auction.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
“My livelihood is directly dependent on the environment,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
They saw the fire and smoke before them, but could not believe that the city, with their means of livelihood, had been swept away during the night.”
From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy
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Meanwhile, fishermen and tourism workers fear for their livelihoods.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
The same tourism that supports local livelihoods could also threaten the darkness that makes Hanle unique.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
Los Angeles’ identity and workers’ livelihoods are at stake, say worried residents who fear that Paramount will leave the state.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
“Restoring access to the U.S. market would support Greenlandic hunters and communities, while also sending a powerful signal that America respects Greenlanders’ culture, livelihoods and right to make these choices for themselves,” Swets said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
In the century following the death of Dufay, life for composers whose livelihoods depended on the Church was to become both dangerous and unpredictable.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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