low-income
Americanadjective
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
A higher percentage of women than men had diabetes, obesity and chronic kidney disease and were of low income, the study found.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026
Thus philanthropic individuals encouraged the building of public swimming baths in densely populated, low income areas.
From Women's Bathing and Swimming Costume in the United States by Kidwell, Claudia B.
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