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

Michelle was inspired to launch the project because of her own experience living on the breadline.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2024

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

From Seattle Times • Nov. 18, 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