make a living
Example Sentences
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He found his way to Ramallah, where he opened a successful downtown falafel restaurant to make a living, and above all feed his family still in Gaza.
From Barron's • May 9, 2026
While the rest of the country scrambles to make a living in a world upended by the digital revolution, its creators revel in lifestyles that make the giddy heights of Versailles appear quaint.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
Supplemental Security Income, which serves 7.5 million Americans who are unable to make a living because of severe disabilities or destitution in old age, has never been easy to qualify for.
From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026
The farm country self-repair campaign has drawn significant attention beyond farmers who depend on Deere tractors to make a living.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026
You have to work hard to make a living.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
