make a living
Example Sentences
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"Financially I don't need this job to make a living, but I love the vibe of the work and it keeps me fit," said the Global Times report.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Like a killer golf swing or rock-hard glutes, a perfect lawn is a way for people who make a living with their minds to prove they are good at something physical too.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
Indian sailors shaken by war have finally cleared the Strait of Hormuz after being stranded there for months, but some fear they have little choice but to return to make a living.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
“I dream about opening up a bakery and making all these baked goods. But I know on day two, I’ll hate it because I’ll have to make a living out of it.”
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 22, 2026
Barrel organists and other itinerant musicians would hang around the theatres, learn the tunes and make a living busking them in the street the next day.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
