standard of comfort
Example Sentences
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Free maintenance for children should be accepted by trade unionists as tending to raise the standard of comfort.
From British Socialism An Examination of Its Doctrines, Policy, Aims and Practical Proposals by J. Ellis Barker
Even in the textile factories, with the exception of weaving, most of the scales of wages are below what would suffice to keep the recipient in the standard of comfort provided by the family wage.
From The Evolution of Modern Capitalism A Study of Machine Production by J. A. (John Atkinson) Hobson
One class holds land of a fertility, quantity, and situation that enables the occupier to live at a reasonable standard of comfort out of the produce, and pay a rent.
From The New Irish Constitution by J. H. Morgan
I have been so far particular in my remarks concerning the Ballinrobe widow, in order to compare the inland standard of comfort with that prevailing on the sea-coast.
From Disturbed Ireland Being the Letters Written During the Winter of 1880-81. by Bernard H. Becker
A high standard of comfort and efficient work is the cheapest way of living in the long run.
From Household Administration Its Place in the Higher Education of Women by Various
