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
Reluctant to give up their makeshift homes and livelihoods, many hid or hurled abuse at the authorities.
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Saumya Roy, The Dial, 6 Jan. 2026
And machine leaders, with their own material livelihoods dependent on getting reelected by local votes, were more than happy to oblige.
—Daniel Wortel-London, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2026
Trump’s patronage hires owe their livelihood to him.
—Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
At the moment, though, AI seems destined to squeeze the livelihoods of creative professionals who spend decades mastering a craft.
—Nick Geisler, The Atlantic, 30 Dec. 2025
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High ceilings in primary living areas will add a sense of space, as will numerous generously sized windows that provide abundant natural light.—
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This two-story house offers a capacious living environment with its four bedrooms and three baths.—
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The commission also investigates complaints of discrimination and harassment, and looks into issues regarding employment, housing, education and credit.—
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None of this violates federal law because the CCPA only prevents termination, not every employment action.—
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More than three months after a fire destroyed more than a dozen businesses in a shopping center in Colorado's Nederland community, many residents are still pushing for the debris to be cleaned up.—
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Initially conceived as a political technology firm largely backing moderate Republicans, the business has broadened its aperture over time to focus on reaching key influential figures across business, government, and media.—
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“Livelihood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/livelihood. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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