The cost of living is rising.
The cost of living is rising.
English
living
ˈlɪvɪŋ, ˈlɪv.ɪŋ
Meaning: livelihood; income; way of earning money
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Example sentences
What do you do for a living?
There has been a sharp rise in the cost of living.
There has been a sharp rise in the cost of living.
The high cost of living is putting a strain on families.
The high cost of living is putting a strain on families.
The cost of living has increased dramatically over the last few years.
The cost of living has increased dramatically over the last few years.
The cost of living has risen considerably in recent years.
The cost of living has risen considerably in recent years.
The tax increase will indirectly affect the cost of living.
The tax increase will indirectly affect the cost of living.
The only downside of living in a big city is the high cost of rent.
The only downside of living in a big city is the high cost of rent.
The main drawback of living in the city is the high cost of rent.
The main drawback of living in the city is the high cost of rent.
She felt that teaching was her true vocation, rather than just a way to earn a living.
She felt that teaching was her true vocation, rather than just a way to earn a living.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in the phrase 'for a living' to ask about someone's job or profession.
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