standard of living
Example Sentences
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They argue consumers are just running in place; higher inflation means their standard of living isn’t getting any better.
From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026
"My costs go up, my bills go up and my standard of living goes down," says Sir Dieter.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
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
Here, the standard of living refers to the ability to afford goods and services as well as carry out household tasks and manage finances.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
He built brick houses for his workers, hired a teacher for the school, and raised the standard of living of everyone on his lands.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
