standard of living
Example Sentences
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A recent report suggested more than three-quarters of workers are set to miss out on a moderate standard of living in later life.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
The idea was that a well-constructed welfare state could deliver the same material standard of living as America’s cowboy capitalism, or better.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
If you haven’t figured it out, the main export of the U.S. is our standard of living.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
A bad stretch at the wrong time can affect how long savings will last and reduce the standard of living a retiree can sustain.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026
Most say their standard of living is better than their parents’ and imagine that their children will do better still.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
