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
With city workers and migrants returning home, many turned to hunting and other extractive livelihoods, putting additional pressure on the vulnerable wildlife populations.
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Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Among the recent immigration debates, Delgado wants to create a place for people to communicate and improve the livelihoods of Hispanic people.
—Siena Duncan, Miami Herald, 27 June 2025
The film features an indelible town-hall scene in which Brody pushes for a beach shutdown, nearly causing the townspeople, worried about losing their livelihood, to riot.
—Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 26 June 2025
Owners of Louisville Llama Farm Caroline Willette and Dale Hill lost their livelihood with the death of their seven remaining llamas in a barn fire Monday morning.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Among the recent immigration debates, Delgado wants to create a place for people to communicate and improve the livelihoods of Hispanic people.
—Siena Duncan, Miami Herald, 27 June 2025
The film features an indelible town-hall scene in which Brody pushes for a beach shutdown, nearly causing the townspeople, worried about losing their livelihood, to riot.
—Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 26 June 2025
Owners of Louisville Llama Farm Caroline Willette and Dale Hill lost their livelihood with the death of their seven remaining llamas in a barn fire Monday morning.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for livelihood
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On the third level, an in-law or au-pair suite, office, game room, and full bath with a steam shower offer flexibility and privacy for visiting guests or multigenerational living The finished lower level helps balance wellness and fun, with a home gym, play space, powder room, and ample storage.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
10 July 2025
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Impact on healthcare workers: Jackson employees and other healthcare workers will have priority access to the new housing, addressing recruitment challenges by providing affordable living options near the hospital.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
10 July 2025
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Future outlook: The development aims to create a mixed-use, mixed-income community by putting housing near employment hubs and public transportation.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
10 July 2025
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Honoring schedule flexibility is a true employment benefit and morale booster.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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With a bout against WBA champion Fernando Daniel Martinez already confirmed for November, Rodriguez must first take care of business against a dangerous and determined Cafu.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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Earlier that year, McArthur was also convicted of fraud and racketeering charges related to her family’s jukebox and gaming machine business and was sentenced to seven years in state prison, per the Pensacola News Journal.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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“Livelihood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/livelihood. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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