way of life
idiom
1
: the habits, customs, and beliefs of a particular person or group of people
Unhampered development is threatening these farmers' way of life.
2
: an important activity, job, etc., that affects all parts of someone's life
For me, tennis is not just a sport, it's a way of life.
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Tech acquisitions are a way of life in Silicon Valley, so the case has far-reaching implications.
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Adriana Lee, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
Members of the Bad River Band feel the long-standing presence of a Line 5 segment, which traverses 12 miles of their land, threatens their way of life.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2024
Unfortunately, preparing for and bouncing back from storms is a way of life in the Sunshine State.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2024
And record-breaking heatwaves are reshaping our way of life.
—Abc Climate Unit, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2024
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Adriana Lee, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
Members of the Bad River Band feel the long-standing presence of a Line 5 segment, which traverses 12 miles of their land, threatens their way of life.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2024
Unfortunately, preparing for and bouncing back from storms is a way of life in the Sunshine State.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2024
And record-breaking heatwaves are reshaping our way of life.
—Abc Climate Unit, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Way of life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/way%20of%20life. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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