living standard
Americannoun
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of living standard
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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"I wanted to make my living standard so high. I wanted good social security."
From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026
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
A whopping 96% felt their living standard was better than their parents' at the same age.
From Reuters • Jan. 18, 2023
The poll found that 42% of adults find it very or somewhat likely that today’s youth “will have a better living standard, better homes, a better education and so on.”
From Washington Times • Oct. 25, 2022
"But it is true that the living standard is going down all the time, isn't it?" asked Mr. Tanter, keeping his ephemeral smile.
From Two Plus Two Makes Crazy by Sheldon, Walter J.
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