earn a living
Example Sentences
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But their dad worries that it is becoming impossible to earn a living out of milk.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
If machines can perform most economically valuable work better than humans can, how do people earn a living and support their families?
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
But Tilly is far less a threat to Hollywood than actors who earn a living in car commercials and insurance ads.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025
"You can still earn a living and get by here," Ilya says.
From BBC • Sep. 3, 2025
I agreed because I didn’t want to offend them by pushing too hard for what I felt was a nicer way to earn a living.
From "The Bridge Home" by Padma Venkatraman
