make a living
Example Sentences
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Ashoka Shivareddy comes from a family of farmers, but it was hard to make a living in their drought-prone district of Kolar in southern India.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
I’m not ashamed of the fact that I’ve used this body to make a living.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
He found his way to Ramallah, where he opened a successful downtown falafel restaurant to make a living, and above all feed his family still in Gaza.
From Barron's • May 9, 2026
Show up, work hard, be productive, get paid and make a living.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
“Christ, Francie, a feller is got to make a living and it comes slow in this business—a penny at a time.”
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
