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income

[in-kuhm] / ˈɪn kʌm /


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Millions of American families are left needing to pay more and more to cover their bills, and with less disposable income.

From Salon Jul. 26, 2026

The Sunday Times previews the government's devolution announcement next week, which will hand mayors a share of income tax revenue to spend on their cities.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

If funded entirely through increases in water rates, an estimated 30.4 million households would spend more than 2.5% of their income on drinking water, according to the report.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 25, 2026

Focusing only on race, ethnicity or income risks missing the family dynamics that can shape a child’s trajectory almost as much or more than those other factors.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

Since most of the work took place in early morning, I could supplement my income with a nighttime job, such as lighting lampposts.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

According to the 2020 census, more than nine million black people earn incomes above the white median.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

Ashok Prasad Kushwaha, an auto-rickshaw driver in Delhi who has visited the Ram temple three times in two years, said donations are acts of faith made even by people with modest incomes.

From Barron's Jul. 19, 2026

Apartment blocks and townhomes began materialising everywhere - fast - with rent for one-bedrooms coming in at $2000 a month or more - something no locals could afford, particularly those on single incomes.

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

Mobile homes in California house some of the lowest-income residents and some of the oldest, many of whom live on fixed incomes.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

Even on their modest incomes, the servants had managed to pool together enough money to buy Penelope an absolutely spectacular gift.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood




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