standard of living
Example Sentences
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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
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
After doing the math, she realized that maintaining the standard of living she enjoyed with her husband required a drastic change: returning to work, significantly cutting expenses for herself and her children, or both.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026
Consequently, the average American household is now paying more to sustain their standard of living.
From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025
It was my time’s technology and standard of living that amazed them most.
From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
