breadwinner

Example Sentences

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The detention of Parra’s husband, Yonquenide José Yajure, meant the family’s breadwinner was gone, and she was unable to work without a caretaker for her two children.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

He’s also a breadwinner again for his family.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 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

Katherine was now the mother and father, the love and the discipline, the carrot and the stick, and the sole breadwinner.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly