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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Without a viable middle class of writers who can earn a living wage while developing their skills, the industry risks losing diverse voices and innovative storytelling approaches.
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Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2025
No place is more emblematic of these problems than LAX, one of the busiest airports in the world but one of the most difficult places for gig workers to earn a living.
—Eli Tan, New York Times, 14 May 2025
In today’s fast-paced, digitally connected world, work has become more than just a place to earn a living.
—Tina Gada, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Solutions for Better Regulation and Better Boards Allensworth offers solutions that should be considered by state lawmakers looking to protect the public and free people in their states to earn a living.
—Andrew Wimer, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2025
No place is more emblematic of these problems than LAX, one of the busiest airports in the world but one of the most difficult places for gig workers to earn a living.
—Eli Tan, New York Times, 14 May 2025
In today’s fast-paced, digitally connected world, work has become more than just a place to earn a living.
—Tina Gada, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Solutions for Better Regulation and Better Boards Allensworth offers solutions that should be considered by state lawmakers looking to protect the public and free people in their states to earn a living.
—Andrew Wimer, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Earn a living.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earn%20a%20living. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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