living wage
Example Sentences
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The “gig economy” entered the lingo in 2009, as increasing numbers of people tried to cobble two or more part-time, no-benefit “gigs” into a living wage.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
She also said her focus on jobs that pay a living wage would help families afford more and that she supports additional eviction protections for county residents.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
"We are demanding a living wage now, because what Delcy Rodriguez said last night is a joke," Mariela Diaz, a 65-year-old retiree, declared.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
He highlighted a number of measures coming into force from this month aimed at easing the cost of living, including removing some green levies from energy bills and increasing the national living wage.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
Soon the Rad Lab would have to pay its scientists a living wage.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
