standard of living
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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
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 perceived threat to their jobs and standard of living has added to Americans’ anxieties about the job market.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 11, 2026
The relatively high standard of living that she can now enjoy— enough for a small apartment and car in Bangalore—is good for America as well.
From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman
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