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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
Everybody has their own livelihoods.
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David Aldridge, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Advancing Regenerative Agriculture Regenerative agriculture practices help strengthen soil health, improve water retention and reduce erosion, outcomes that directly impact farmer livelihoods and long-term productivity.
—Pilar Cruz, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Hundreds of discriminatory laws stripped Jews of citizenship, livelihoods, visibility and safety.
—Bernard Cherkasov, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
The deal will likely be good news to TikTok’s 170 million American users, many of whom rely on the app for entertainment, news and, in some cases, even their livelihoods.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
While workers worldwide ponder how AI might affect their livelihoods – a topic on the agenda at the World Economic Forum in Davos this week – that question is no longer hypothetical in the translation industry.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026
The scribes replaced by movable type lost their livelihoods, but literacy spread to millions.
—Zack Kass, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
And on an individual level, the rapid expansion could take a toll on people's finances, health and livelihoods, said Maria Chavez, an energy analyst at the Union of Concerned Scientists and author of the report.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Business executives will examine how to apply it to boost efficiency and profits; labor leaders and advocacy groups will warn of its threat to jobs and livelihoods, and policymakers will look to navigate the best way forward between regulation and right to innovate.
—CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
David Aldridge, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Advancing Regenerative Agriculture Regenerative agriculture practices help strengthen soil health, improve water retention and reduce erosion, outcomes that directly impact farmer livelihoods and long-term productivity.
—Pilar Cruz, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Hundreds of discriminatory laws stripped Jews of citizenship, livelihoods, visibility and safety.
—Bernard Cherkasov, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
The deal will likely be good news to TikTok’s 170 million American users, many of whom rely on the app for entertainment, news and, in some cases, even their livelihoods.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
While workers worldwide ponder how AI might affect their livelihoods – a topic on the agenda at the World Economic Forum in Davos this week – that question is no longer hypothetical in the translation industry.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026
The scribes replaced by movable type lost their livelihoods, but literacy spread to millions.
—Zack Kass, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
And on an individual level, the rapid expansion could take a toll on people's finances, health and livelihoods, said Maria Chavez, an energy analyst at the Union of Concerned Scientists and author of the report.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Business executives will examine how to apply it to boost efficiency and profits; labor leaders and advocacy groups will warn of its threat to jobs and livelihoods, and policymakers will look to navigate the best way forward between regulation and right to innovate.
—CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for livelihoods
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The project was planned to clear the area of outdated and dilapidated buildings, to attract new businesses and promote economic revitalization.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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The fundraising dinner in Pacific Palisades marked the one-year anniversary of the Eaton and Palisades wildfires, which destroyed thousands of homes and businesses and killed at least 31 people.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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In an administration staffed by a number of former top business folks, including Commerce and Interior Secretaries Howard Lutnick and Doug Burgum, and Small Business Administration chief Kelly Loeffler, Bisignano is the figure who’s had by far the biggest jobs in the most prominent enterprises.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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However, if large enterprises are hesitating to commit and implement, that’s a broader industry headwind impacting everyone, not just SAP.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Those trades were with the Indianapolis Colts and Dallas Cowboys, both of whom missed the playoffs.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The cross-border clearing platform could streamline operations, reducing risks in OTC trades that dominate the market.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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That should also decrease the likelihood of mass layoffs or displacement, giving workers a chance to find jobs elsewhere.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
1 Feb. 2026
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Weaver interviewed for a half dozen head coaching jobs in this cycle, but did not interview for the Dolphins’ head job.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Livelihoods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/livelihoods. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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