livelihood
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Example Sentences
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Since the supreme leader's remarks, Iran's judiciary chief, Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, said authorities would "listen to protesters and critics who legitimately and rightly have concerns about their livelihood and social and economic welfare".
From BBC
In some areas, successful recovery would also depend on providing alternative livelihoods for fishing communities during rebuilding periods, along with international cooperation and support.
From Science Daily
"All our livelihoods depend on this gate," he said, hoping the border would reopen soon.
From Barron's
Down on the ground, it was Bullwinkel’s duty to speak not for the trees but for the timber workers, many of them living in the Pacific Lumber town of Scotia, whose livelihoods were at stake.
From Los Angeles Times
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Monday that the government was aware of the pressure on people’s livelihoods and urged the interior ministry to hear their demands.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
