breadline
Example Sentences
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Yip Harburg and Jay Gorney conceived “Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?” for the breadline scene in the 1932 revue “Americana,” where it was sung by Rex Weber.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
When the tour’s over, I’m back on the breadline, honey.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2024
Ministers often repeat that 100,000 children have been kept above the breadline by their policies, and the child payment is frequently lauded by charities.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2024
Meanwhile, Laurence Guinness, head of London-based anti-poverty charity the Childhood Trust, said the high cost of living and families "on the breadline" had resulted in increased shoplifting offences.
From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2024
It seemed brutal to be wading into the bill of fare with poor old Bicky headed for the breadline.
From My Man Jeeves by P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse
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