living wages

plural of living wage

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for living wages
Noun
  • Faraji sued in January, accusing the network of failing to pay minimum wages, failure to pay overtime wages and failure to reimburse business expenses.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Sure, some people will benefit from higher minimum wages.
    The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The arbitrator also ordered the city to pay Biscari back wages and benefits as well as the legal costs that Local 42 accrued in pursuing the grievance.
    Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
  • As wages and transfer amortisation bills continue to rise, clubs are turning to player sales to reduce losses.
    James McNicholas, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Living wages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/living%20wages. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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