make ends meet
Example Sentences
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While inflation has slowed sharply, many Argentines say they still struggle to make ends meet, and polls suggest growing fatigue with Milei’s combative style.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
The election comes at a time when many are struggling to make ends meet in the Golden State, which has the highest cost of living in the country.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
"I don't know what to do instead to make ends meet," she said.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
She has to stretch each of her dollars to make ends meet; soon she’ll be shelling out $30,000 a year for her daughter to go to college.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
—Look, I went to college—night school for six years—while I worked at various jobs during the day to make ends meet.
From "Tears of a Tiger" by Sharon M. Draper
