standard of living

Example Sentences

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During his lifetime, Malthus’s prediction that more people would necessarily lead to a decline in the standard of living proved incorrect.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

Nearly four million Londoners are living below the minimum income level to enjoy a decent standard of living, new research shows.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

While that is undeniably an important factor, we know other expats here in Cuenca sharing a similar standard of living whose budgets far exceed ours.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 2, 2026

Consequently, the average American household is now paying more to sustain their standard of living.

From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025

The relatively high standard of living that she can now enjoy— enough for a small apartment and car in Bangalore—is good for America as well.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman