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
Reporters expose an underbelly of developments that affect lives and livelihoods.
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Gypsy Guillén Kaiser,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Threats of regulatory change have sent a chilling effect through the health sector, threatening institutions and the livelihoods of providers who will see us.
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Matthew Blinstrubas,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
For Watts, the Natural State is a way of being, lived daily on the water, where Arkansas' outdoors continue to shape livelihoods, communities, and lasting connections.
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Arkansas Online,
21 June 2026
The Vatican for years has taken a firm stand against multinational mining corporations, especially in Latin America and in favor of the Indigenous peoples, whose lands and livelihoods are often ravaged when mining projects come to town.
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ABC News,
20 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for livelihood
Gypsy Guillén Kaiser,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Threats of regulatory change have sent a chilling effect through the health sector, threatening institutions and the livelihoods of providers who will see us.
—
Matthew Blinstrubas,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
For Watts, the Natural State is a way of being, lived daily on the water, where Arkansas' outdoors continue to shape livelihoods, communities, and lasting connections.
—
Arkansas Online,
21 June 2026
The Vatican for years has taken a firm stand against multinational mining corporations, especially in Latin America and in favor of the Indigenous peoples, whose lands and livelihoods are often ravaged when mining projects come to town.
—
ABC News,
20 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for livelihood
Recent Examples of Synonyms for livelihood
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Its flavors and customs and ways of living are revealed to us over dinner or even a simple morning coffee.
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The 220 one- to three-bedroom units here (some of which are pet friendly) offer living areas, kitchenettes, washer and dryer combinations, and patios or terraces.
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But beyond public perception, USCIS, the agency that processes petitions for employment authorizations, green card and citizenship applications, has been impacted by the early 2025 workforce cuts.
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Upon learning of the investigation, the district immediately placed him on administrative leave and subsequently terminated his employment.
Noun
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But the effect on small businesses has been chilling, with thousands simply halting trade with the EU altogether, and still more considering it.
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AIs will be our friends, our confidants, our therapists, our doctors, our employees, our business partners—and yes, in many cases, our romantic partners and lovers.
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“Livelihood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/livelihood. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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