breadline
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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
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
Michelle was inspired to launch the project because of her own experience living on the breadline.
From BBC ● Mar. 21, 2024
For two or three days he had been taking up his position among the beggars of the breadline, when once he caught sight of Roberto entering the barracks.
From The Quest by Isaac Goldberg
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