poverty line
Example Sentences
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A slide into poverty, pre-dating Tinubu, has continued for millions, with more than 60 percent of Nigerians now living below the poverty line, according to the World Bank, up from 40 percent in 2019.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
For a two-person household, 400% of the poverty line — according to the 2025 guidelines that apply to 2026 — is $84,600.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
Yet the island nation remains heavily dependent on international aid, with a large majority of its population living below the poverty line.
From Barron's ● Jul. 19, 2026
County, is framed as a major investment in equity, serving communities where a majority of residents are Latino and many live below the poverty line.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 28, 2026
Having stumbled upon a tolerable career, for the first time in my life I was actually living above the poverty line.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
