living standard
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of living standard
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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It suggested the cost of a minimum retirement living standard for a one-person household has decreased by £1,000 a year to £13,400.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2025
UAW leadership is demanding living standard improvements, the elimination of the two-tiered employment system as well as a historic 40% wage increase.
From Washington Times • Aug. 16, 2023
Despite efforts to align income, employees in former East Germany still make less money and have a lower living standard.
From Seattle Times • May 17, 2023
"Our living standard has come down over the last few years due to rising prices, while income remains stagnant," said Raghavendra Gadag, 39, a transporter, who had come to the Congress meeting.
From Reuters • Oct. 15, 2022
This will provide new opportunities for veterans and others, particularly in the West, and aid in providing a rising living standard for a growing population.
From State of the Union Address by Truman, Harry S.
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