breadline
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"We're not on the breadline, but investing this money does mean doing a little less," says Richard.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
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
The true number of people on the breadline may be much higher.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 18, 2023
The urban poor keep out of the breadline by money.
From Rural Problems of Today by Ernest R. (Ernest Rutherford) Groves
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