as in livings
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 livelihoods
Directed by Harald Zwart (The Karate Kid remake), the caper follows six garage workers who, on learning that their livelihoods are now under threat, decide to pool all their resources together for one last hurrah cheering on their country at the 2006 World Cup.
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Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
For this class, federal action (or inaction) makes or breaks their communities and livelihoods, with their frustration channeled through abstinence in the political process.
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Alex Rosado,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2026
Most teenagers will not have careers or livelihoods based on their respective sports, so emphasizing personal growth and enjoyment over elite outcomes is most often both constructive and realistic, experts say.
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ABC News,
25 June 2026
In parts of the world where the soil is low in nutrients, such as regions of sub-Saharan Africa, improving access to fertilizers remains essential for increasing food production and supporting livelihoods.
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Nandita Basu,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
Schalkwyk says tourists should understand that their money can support local livelihoods and create community stakeholders in conservation.
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Emese MacZko,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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
Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
For this class, federal action (or inaction) makes or breaks their communities and livelihoods, with their frustration channeled through abstinence in the political process.
—
Alex Rosado,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2026
Most teenagers will not have careers or livelihoods based on their respective sports, so emphasizing personal growth and enjoyment over elite outcomes is most often both constructive and realistic, experts say.
—
ABC News,
25 June 2026
In parts of the world where the soil is low in nutrients, such as regions of sub-Saharan Africa, improving access to fertilizers remains essential for increasing food production and supporting livelihoods.
—
Nandita Basu,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
Schalkwyk says tourists should understand that their money can support local livelihoods and create community stakeholders in conservation.
—
Emese MacZko,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Reporters expose an underbelly of developments that affect lives and livelihoods.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for livelihoods
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Everyday businesses most at risk To counter the threat, businesses and leaders should invest in cyber defenses, upgrade old systems or patch faulty software, and limit who has access to critical systems, the Five Eyes leaders said.
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From manufacturers and farmers to retailers and exporters, businesses across the country benefit when goods move reliably through a modern, unconstrained network.
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That growth is coming from enterprises paying premium prices for productivity tools that demonstrably improve output.
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In our experience advising enterprises on AI deployment, most organizations still approach it primarily as an efficiency initiative.
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The cluster of trades involved the Pistons, Grizzlies and the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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Because of the Antetokounmpo deal, Miami will be $19 million under the hard cap if Andrew Wiggins opts into $30 million next season and if the Heat can’t shed any more salary in trades.
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But labor unions and safety experts warn driverless big rigs could threaten jobs and public safety.
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Most of the jobs, 334, are full-time, which is 109 above the pre-construction projection in that category.
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“Livelihoods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/livelihoods. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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