low-income
Americanadjective
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Other issues that will likely receive attention are the construction of buildings — from low-income housing to luxury developments — with cheap materials and without proper permits.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2026
“It’s also now well understood that longer lives aren’t equally distributed. The rich are living much longer than in the past, while low-income Americans are seeing much smaller improvements to longevity,” Biggs said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026
This concern doesn’t always resonate with voters who perceive an immediate benefit in a higher hourly rate for low-income workers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026
Don’t miss: ‘I am stuck in a low-income trap’: I’m a teacher.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026
Wilson says the government should increase its support for low-income women who want to go to college.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
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