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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For many workers, the industry offers an opportunity to earn a living wage without a college degree.
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
Most authors don’t earn a living from writing books.
—Maris Kreizman
september 25, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
With no way to earn a living and no home since gangs torched her house, her children are scattered.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
Indianapolis leaders don't want more of their employees to be among the tens of thousands of people who live outside Marion County but rely on the county's infrastructure to earn a living, Hanson said.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 31 Aug. 2025
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
Most authors don’t earn a living from writing books.
—Maris Kreizman
september 25, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
With no way to earn a living and no home since gangs torched her house, her children are scattered.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
Indianapolis leaders don't want more of their employees to be among the tens of thousands of people who live outside Marion County but rely on the county's infrastructure to earn a living, Hanson said.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 31 Aug. 2025
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“Earn a living.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earn%20a%20living. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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