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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 livelihoods
This threatens young people's livelihoods, civic development, and social cohesion.
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Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
As the changing climate alters livelihoods across Greenland, the territory needs travelers more than ever.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
In fact, in a time when artificial intelligence imperils the livelihoods – and lives – of laborers across economic classes, sumptuous spectacle can be an act of resistance in its own right.
—Eileen G'sell, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
At the close of Kantamanto’s reopening ceremony, more than eight months after flames consumed acres of livelihoods, the crowd broke out in an impromptu dance party.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
The wide-scale dismantling of dams and water barriers has been criticised by some farming groups and policymakers who have raised concerns about potential impacts on land use and rural livelihoods.
—Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 3 June 2026
Other parts of the world, including several African countries, might be dealing with smaller total costs due to wildfires, but larger shares of uninsured losses that deal a heavier toll on local livelihoods.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 1 June 2026
An informal mining economy has expanded across parts of Laos in recent years, particularly in remote limestone and river basin regions where formal livelihoods are scarce and enforcement is limited.
—Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
Higher airfares and weaker travel confidence can quickly spill over into household livelihoods and public revenues in economies where visitor arrivals are a major source of jobs, income and foreign exchange, according to a recent report by the United Nations Development Program.
—Anton L. Delgado, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
As the changing climate alters livelihoods across Greenland, the territory needs travelers more than ever.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
In fact, in a time when artificial intelligence imperils the livelihoods – and lives – of laborers across economic classes, sumptuous spectacle can be an act of resistance in its own right.
—Eileen G'sell, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
At the close of Kantamanto’s reopening ceremony, more than eight months after flames consumed acres of livelihoods, the crowd broke out in an impromptu dance party.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
The wide-scale dismantling of dams and water barriers has been criticised by some farming groups and policymakers who have raised concerns about potential impacts on land use and rural livelihoods.
—Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 3 June 2026
Other parts of the world, including several African countries, might be dealing with smaller total costs due to wildfires, but larger shares of uninsured losses that deal a heavier toll on local livelihoods.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 1 June 2026
An informal mining economy has expanded across parts of Laos in recent years, particularly in remote limestone and river basin regions where formal livelihoods are scarce and enforcement is limited.
—Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
Higher airfares and weaker travel confidence can quickly spill over into household livelihoods and public revenues in economies where visitor arrivals are a major source of jobs, income and foreign exchange, according to a recent report by the United Nations Development Program.
—Anton L. Delgado, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for livelihoods
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And yet, most businesses cannot afford to sit out the AI revolution.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
16 June 2026
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According to the State Controller's Office, the state safeguards unclaimed property on behalf of individuals, businesses, and public agencies.—
Brad Hamilton,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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As an independent vendor, Ona enables enterprises to connect their own models via services such as Amazon Bedrock and Google Vertex AI.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Changes to fiscal policies so that the government does not continue bailing out inefficient state enterprises.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
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In theory, with how crowded the wideout room is, GM Dan Morgan could attempt to make one of his annual wide receiver trades that opens up an opportunity for Horn.—
Mike Kaye
June 17,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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The offseason is underway, with the next few weeks expected to bring a flurry of player movement via trades and signings.—
Stephen Whyno,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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Courts are also deciding lawsuits over whether workers were illegally fired in retaliation for doing their jobs under previous administrations.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Washington — While millions of Americans are struggling to find jobs in a tough labor market, healthcare is emerging as a lifeline for career changers.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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“Livelihoods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/livelihoods. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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