standard of living
Example Sentences
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If you haven’t figured it out, the main export of the U.S. is our standard of living.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
A bad stretch at the wrong time can affect how long savings will last and reduce the standard of living a retiree can sustain.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026
During his lifetime, Malthus’s prediction that more people would necessarily lead to a decline in the standard of living proved incorrect.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026
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
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
