breadwinner

Example Sentences

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“That would be very difficult to do because I’m the breadwinner in the household, and you get accustomed to a certain lifestyle.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The result: Most breadwinners still have jobs, and they are still spending.

From MarketWatch

The result: Most breadwinners still have jobs, and they are still spending.

From MarketWatch

Now, she’s too busy getting herself ready—she’s had to become the full-time breadwinner.

From Literature

Bench chairman Mark Stollery told him: "We note you are the main breadwinner and carer for your family and within the family, members have life-limiting conditions, including your wife and children."

From BBC