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
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
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
In his opening speech last week, Kim vowed to boost the country's economy and people's standard of living, which he described as "heavy and urgent historic tasks".
From BBC • Feb. 22, 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
