breadline

Example Sentences

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When the tour’s over, I’m back on the breadline, honey.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2024

The true number of people on the breadline may be much higher.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 18, 2023

"If there is compensation, it should be equally balanced between those who need it - those on the breadline and in rural parts of the country."

From BBC • Aug. 31, 2023

The rising rates are not just affecting people on the breadline or on social welfare, he added.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 17, 2023

For two or three days he had been taking up his position among the beggars of the breadline, when once he caught sight of Roberto entering the barracks.

From The Quest by Goldberg, Isaac