breadline

Example Sentences

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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

Most clubs in Scotland live on the breadline, most supporters travel to watch their team more in hope than expectation of goals and victories.

From BBC • Aug. 4, 2023

The rising rates are not just affecting people on the breadline or on social welfare, he added.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 17, 2023

“Well, well!” says I. “So you didn’t hit the breadline, after all!”

From Odd Numbers Being Further Chronicles of Shorty McCabe by Ford, Sewell