alimony

Example Sentences

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He pays alimony to his previous wife, which I believe is for life.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 10, 2026

She said her alimony was low enough to make her eligible for food stamps.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

For Dorothy, her salary as a substitute teacher doesn’t let her build an adequate rainy day or retirement fund, even though she receives alimony from her ex-husband.

From Salon • Oct. 4, 2024

“Often alimony was awarded on the basis of that,” because typically “the economically weaker party is going to be the most harmed by divorce.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2024

That I should have more respect, and it was my husband’s duty to pay the bills, and if he couldn’t, I should leave and get alimony.

From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison