standard of living
Example Sentences
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Such developments, known locally as oil camps, once offered residents stable services and a standard of living unmatched in much of the country.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
Even families with typical incomes cannot afford their ideal standard of living in all categories, he noted, so they need to focus on “spending on what matters most to them.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
Multiplied across the workforce, that means less economic activity and a lower standard of living.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
Instead, the residents of Mohenjo-daro may have cooperated to give households broad access to the resources needed for a comfortable standard of living.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 30, 2026
The only bright spot is, I get Haymitch to hire Hazelle as a housekeeper, resulting in some extra money for her and greatly increasing Haymitch’s standard of living.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
