livelihood
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Anticipated regret—FOMO—is insidious, but it isn’t as strong as the fear of losing your livelihood.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Emma Hodge from the East Antrim hounds said she is very concerned at the proposed legislation and the impact it will have on her pack and her livelihood.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
"People are worried whether that's going to impact their jobs, their ability to have a livelihood," Pineau said.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
British Columbia Premier David Eby has opposed the new project, arguing it poses a risk to the northwestern Pacific coast and would disrupt the livelihood of the region’s residents.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
“If their very livelihood depends on it, what do you think they’re going to do?” says Mariale Hardiman, a longtime principal and now an assistant dean for interdisciplinary studies at Johns Hopkins University.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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