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low-income

American  
[loh-in-kuhm] / ˈloʊˈɪn kʌm /

adjective

  1. of or relating to those with a relatively small income.


Example Sentences

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“Sometimes a policy that has the intention of helping maybe has consequences that can harm children, especially for students in low income families.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

Irrevocable trusts can hit the highest income-tax brackets, even at low income levels.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

At the same time, Supplemental Security Income—a true welfare program not tied to payroll taxes—can help replace benefits lost in the process of Social Security reform for low income seniors.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

“We think the outlook for discount retailers in Europe looks tougher now, given ongoing spending pressures on low income consumers and higher competition from Chinese e-tailers,” RBC says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

The paper�s summary is: �Structural unemployment of low income labour has causes in institutional settings.

From Definition & Reality in the General Theory of Political Economy by Colignatus, Thomas

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