breadline
Example Sentences
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She told the BBC she believed the pension credit threshold was too low and to qualify for it "you truly have to be on the breadline".
From BBC • Nov. 28, 2024
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
Legion's phrase about the benches in Union Park and the breadline stuck in his mind.
From Masterman and Son by Dawson, W. J. (William James)
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