earn a living

phrase

: to earn the money needed for food, clothing, etc.

She's just trying to earn a living.

Examples of earn a living in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In a few days, the beachside restaurant on Kenya’s Indian Ocean coast will open, offering another way to earn a living. — ABC News, 6 July 2026

Taking those burdens off working Texans frees people to fully participate in our economy and earn a living with dignity. — Rachel Royster may 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026

Moncur is one of the millions of Uber, Lyft, DoorDash and Instacart drivers that depend on their cars to earn a living. — Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026

That includes talks with the Castros and economic strategy that allows the people to earn a living wage. — Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026

Rhymes for earn a living

• unforgiving
• almsgiving
• caregiving
• forgiving
• misgiving
• nonliving
• reliving
• thanksgiving
• giving
• sieving