breadline

Example Sentences

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Badenoch said she opposed that decision, arguing it would mean pensioners "on the breadline" would miss out.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2025

When the tour’s over, I’m back on the breadline, honey.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2024

The true number of people on the breadline may be much higher.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 18, 2023

"If there is compensation, it should be equally balanced between those who need it - those on the breadline and in rural parts of the country."

From BBC • Aug. 31, 2023

Legion's phrase about the benches in Union Park and the breadline stuck in his mind.

From Masterman and Son by Dawson, W. J. (William James)