earn a living
idiom
: to earn the money needed for food, clothing, etc.
She's just trying to earn a living.
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Uniquely among the top ten of nations, none of North Korea's players earn a living outside their own country.
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Asif Burhan, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The economic model, in particular, will require rethinking — if work becomes optional, how do people earn a living?
—Justin Maier, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
Isn’t better that individuals who have paid for their mistakes be allowed to earn a living for themselves and their families, rather than resorting back to crime?
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 July 2024
As industries undergo rapid changes, more Americans are turning to freelancing and side hustles to earn a living.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2024
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Asif Burhan, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The economic model, in particular, will require rethinking — if work becomes optional, how do people earn a living?
—Justin Maier, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
Isn’t better that individuals who have paid for their mistakes be allowed to earn a living for themselves and their families, rather than resorting back to crime?
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 July 2024
As industries undergo rapid changes, more Americans are turning to freelancing and side hustles to earn a living.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2024
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“Earn a living.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earn%20a%20living. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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