earn a living
idiom
: to earn the money needed for food, clothing, etc.
She's just trying to earn a living.
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While Shelly and Judy work within the system to achieve their dreams, their counterparts work within the system solely to earn a living.
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Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 13 Jan. 2025
Quite frankly, the economics of it, spending money in places where people earn a living, is essential.
—Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
TikTok users who go to the platform to find connection, get entertained, seek information and earn a living.
—Clare Duffy, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
The king’s adviser believes the situation will not improve until unemployment is reduced and more young men are given opportunities to earn a living.
—Matthew Bremner, Rolling Stone, 5 Jan. 2025
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Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 13 Jan. 2025
Quite frankly, the economics of it, spending money in places where people earn a living, is essential.
—Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
TikTok users who go to the platform to find connection, get entertained, seek information and earn a living.
—Clare Duffy, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
The king’s adviser believes the situation will not improve until unemployment is reduced and more young men are given opportunities to earn a living.
—Matthew Bremner, Rolling Stone, 5 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for earn a living
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“Earn a living.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earn%20a%20living. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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