standard of living
Example Sentences
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Zhao's generation, however, enjoyed stability, prosperity and a far better standard of living.
From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026
Zug is even more beautiful today, with a high standard of living and broad cultural possibilities.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
A recent report suggested more than three-quarters of workers are set to miss out on a moderate standard of living in later life.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
The idea was that a well-constructed welfare state could deliver the same material standard of living as America’s cowboy capitalism, or better.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
The most marked manifestation of the trend was an enhanced standard of living for Rad Lab scientists placed on the government payroll as consultants.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
