as in living
a way of earning money in order to live
Many fishermen believe that the new regulations threaten their livelihoods.
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Recent Examples of livelihood
This seems like a show thing, like Dorit is insecure about her position, and since Kyle seems to have an Andy Cohen’s Golden Ticket and Lifetime Pass, Kyle could cause serious implications for Dorit’s livelihood.
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 Nov. 2024
Kucera acknowledged that not every big company executive wants personal protection as some individuals simply feel their livelihoods don't pose a direct risk to themselves or those in their orbit.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
About 35 percent of the community relies on Main Street shops and small businesses for their livelihood.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2024
Remember, creators are counting on deals for their livelihood.
—Kristen Dolan, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 Nov. 2024
Kucera acknowledged that not every big company executive wants personal protection as some individuals simply feel their livelihoods don't pose a direct risk to themselves or those in their orbit.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
About 35 percent of the community relies on Main Street shops and small businesses for their livelihood.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2024
Remember, creators are counting on deals for their livelihood.
—Kristen Dolan, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for livelihood
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What's New After being absent from the public eye for nearly six months, GOP Representative Kay Granger was found at an independent senior living facility suffering from memory loss, the Dallas Express reported over the weekend.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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And that's no mean feat coming from a beauty journalist that tests makeup for a living.Denise Primbet, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2024
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Residing or working in the country without legal status and submitting false documents to government authorities for a range of benefits or for employment is already a federal crime.Ray Stern, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Kaur was hired by the postal service in April 2023, and prosecutors in court filings said her employment ended the day after Christmas last year.Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
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The company will be shutting down all of its stores, ending nearly 40 years of business.Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 21 Dec. 2024
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Many participants expressed the hope that Trump does not relapse into the divide-and-conquer bullying that drove business leaders away.Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Livelihood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/livelihood. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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