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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Many of them live and earn a living in U.S. cities and very much enjoy it.
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Pierre Lebrun, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
This not only affects audiences but the ability of women in mid- and late-career to continue to work and earn a living.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 11 Feb. 2025
Millions of creators make SNARF content to stay in the feed and earn a living.
—Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Feb. 2025
To earn a living, Bridgeman’s father worked multiple jobs, including as a steelworker, along with side jobs cleaning local bars and washing the windows.
—Jabari Young, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2025
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Pierre Lebrun, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
This not only affects audiences but the ability of women in mid- and late-career to continue to work and earn a living.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 11 Feb. 2025
Millions of creators make SNARF content to stay in the feed and earn a living.
—Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Feb. 2025
To earn a living, Bridgeman’s father worked multiple jobs, including as a steelworker, along with side jobs cleaning local bars and washing the windows.
—Jabari Young, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for earn a living
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“Earn a living.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earn%20a%20living. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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