breadwinner
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Halem argued for leniency through his attorney, telling the court he was a father and the sole breadwinner in his household.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
“It’s not surprising that families would prioritize the man being the breadwinner to make more money because families need more money” to pay for healthcare, child care and more.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
Over the same 50 years, the share of marriages in which the wife is the sole or primary breadwinner roughly tripled, from about 5% to 16%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
During this time Sapna was the family's sole breadwinner.
From BBC ● May 4, 2026
Mom continued to be the breadwinner, working in the factory while my dad recuperated from his injuries.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
They are typically mid-career and are often primary breadwinners.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
One is that its stars are their family’s breadwinners.
From Salon ● Mar. 21, 2026
Most of the cast members have said they have become the breadwinners in their homes since the show premiered.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 14, 2025
"Up to 300 women work during the peak harvesting season. Many are sole breadwinners who can now take care of their families," she says.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2025
The remainder of the "breadwinners" were engaged in trade and transportation, and in professional, personal, and public service.
From Community Civics and Rural Life by Arthur William Dunn
