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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
Its goal is to divert 800,000 kilograms of post-consumer textile waste and support 500 waste picker livelihoods by 2026.
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Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 12 Sep. 2025
Local governments and emergency response personnel have worked tirelessly to ensure the safety and livelihoods of residents, Libal said.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025
For example, Mongolia’s agricultural sector is central to both livelihoods and national growth.
—Munkhtuya Rentsenbat, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
One of the most consequential is weather, which can damage crop yields and livelihoods.
—Amir Jina, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2025
Still, the federal grants and contracts frozen in April in part over that issue remain locked up, meaning the turmoil for Harvard scholars who rely on that money for their research – and their livelihoods – are still in chaos.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
For everyone else, this trend offers hope that renewable energy can coexist with rural livelihoods, boost biodiversity and fight climate change, all at once.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The southern Niger Delta region — the main production hub in Africa’s top crude oil exporter — has been hit by spills in recent decades, upending livelihoods that depend on farming and fishing.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Some critics say the steps to cancel projects put Americans’ livelihoods at risk.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 12 Sep. 2025
Local governments and emergency response personnel have worked tirelessly to ensure the safety and livelihoods of residents, Libal said.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025
For example, Mongolia’s agricultural sector is central to both livelihoods and national growth.
—Munkhtuya Rentsenbat, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
One of the most consequential is weather, which can damage crop yields and livelihoods.
—Amir Jina, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2025
Still, the federal grants and contracts frozen in April in part over that issue remain locked up, meaning the turmoil for Harvard scholars who rely on that money for their research – and their livelihoods – are still in chaos.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
For everyone else, this trend offers hope that renewable energy can coexist with rural livelihoods, boost biodiversity and fight climate change, all at once.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The southern Niger Delta region — the main production hub in Africa’s top crude oil exporter — has been hit by spills in recent decades, upending livelihoods that depend on farming and fishing.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Some critics say the steps to cancel projects put Americans’ livelihoods at risk.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for livelihoods
Noun
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The agreement aims to bolster US-UK collaboration between trillion-dollar tech sectors, enhancing opportunities for businesses and consumers.—
Jarrett Renshaw,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Many users in Nepal depend on these platforms to run and promote their businesses.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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Lerner believes that without smarter management, enterprises will face spiraling bills and strained infrastructure.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Its origins, in fact, lie in textile manufacturing, and that expertise in raw materials remains at the heart of all the brand’s enterprises.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
13 Sep. 2025
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McDonald, whose clients include many large hedge funds, says the trades discussed the most in that group are ones going long hard assets and commodities.—
John Melloy,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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As Olney points out, Ross would have a strong core to work with in Atlanta in his first season plus whoever the team brings in via offseason trades and free agency.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Many have been fired from their jobs, disciplined, or publicly shamed for criticizing the conservative commentator.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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Google began dropping degree requirements for a wide range of jobs in 2024, shifting focus to proof of skills and real-world projects.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Livelihoods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/livelihoods. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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