standard of living
Example Sentences
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Nearly four million Londoners are living below the minimum income level to enjoy a decent standard of living, new research shows.
From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026
Some people are now returning to the area after stints in more expensive regions—in some cases bringing their salaries with them and immediately improving their standard of living.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 3, 2026
Consequently, the average American household is now paying more to sustain their standard of living.
From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025
That helped workers achieve the largest rise in their standard of living in U.S. history.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025
He was almost always hungry, but that skillful hunter the cat kept him provided with food which, while scarcely ever satisfying, was adequate by his new standard of living.
From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
