cost of living
Example Sentences
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The French government defended on Thursday its plans to cut spending and raise taxes as it tries to thread the needle between jittery debt markets and public discontent over the rising cost of living.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
Irwin calls for lowering the cost of living through “expanding affordable housing, investing in reliable and lower-cost energy, reducing prescription drug and child care costs, and creating good-paying jobs that help families get ahead.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
So far, the party is announcing a drumbeat of smaller policies to address the rising cost of living that are popular with voters and don’t break the bank.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
An Ipsos poll last month found that the elevated cost of living was the single most important issue for voters in this year’s election, with 47% pointing to it.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026
“We want you to organize a committee against the high cost of living ...” “The high cost of living?”
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
