quality-of-life
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of quality-of-life
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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In an interview, he argued that the city is not properly prosecuting quality-of-life crimes, which has in turn left the city feeling less safe.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Kevin Harris, who grew up in Washington, D.C., and decided to move to Ghana over safety and quality-of-life concerns in the United States, described the moment he became a Ghanaian citizen as "earth-shaking".
From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026
Symptoms were evaluated using standardized neurological, cognitive, and quality-of-life assessments available at each site, allowing researchers to compare results across regions.
From Science Daily • Jan. 28, 2026
Setting aside financial and quality-of-life considerations, it’s easy to overlook perhaps the most important variable that no list can tell you: Will you feel more or less alone if you move there?
From MarketWatch • Nov. 26, 2025
So if police departments wanted to combat violent crime, Wilson and Kelling argued, they should target minor quality-of-life offenses.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 9, 2025
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