livelihood
noun
a means of supporting one's existence, especially financially or vocationally; living.
livelihoods
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pluralof livelihood.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Panicked, he informed on some of his screenwriting colleagues, hoping for exoneration from a merciless inquisition that would ruin many livelihoods and degrade the entire industry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
Other artists also fear the possible impact of AI on their livelihoods.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
Roy has promised to keep more Angelenos housed and protect their livelihoods through “affirmative litigation” — suits brought against slumlords and exploitative corporations under the state’s Unfair Competition Law.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
The drivers, many of whom are immigrants, say the ban eliminates their livelihoods with no viable alternative offered.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
Second, it encourages a healthy fear of humans—discouraging the cubs from wandering onto farms and being shot by farmers protecting their livelihoods.
From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh
