standard of living
Example Sentences
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"My costs go up, my bills go up and my standard of living goes down," says Sir Dieter.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 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
According to a report from the charity Scope, for the year 2024-5, disabled households need on average an additional £1,095 a month to have the same standard of living as non-disabled households.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
Faster growth improves the standard of living, increases wealth, reduces inflation and generates more tax revenue for debt-ridden governments, among many positives.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 27, 2026
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
