the poverty line

noun

: the level of income that makes it possible for a person to pay for basic food, clothing, and shelter
families living below/at the poverty line

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More than one in ten Americans are living below the poverty line, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Matt Durot, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025 The Awareness Project is in a Qualified Census Tract, meaning many are below the poverty line, Martinez said. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2025 Most people below the poverty line are eligible for food stamps, with a maximum monthly benefit of $292 for a single person and $975 for a household of four. New York Times, 11 July 2025 How is this being paid for? Republicans are cutting back on Medicaid and food assistance programs for those below the poverty line. Andrew J. Campa follow, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for the poverty line

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“The poverty line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20poverty%20line. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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