breadwinner

Example Sentences

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Like many of the workers arrested, he was the primary breadwinner for his family.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

At 35 years old, Zhou was paying off his mortgage and had been his family’s primary breadwinner, according to his lawyer.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

After searching for a new rental property she and her partner realised they could no longer afford to stay in London, particularly as Georgie was the "predominant breadwinner".

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

As the breadwinner for her family, Modica said the stress of student debt never goes away.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

I would have to become our breadwinner and carry all of the financial weight.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson