poverty line
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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A slide into poverty, pre-dating Tinubu, has continued for millions, with more than 60 percent of Nigerians now living below the poverty line, according to the World Bank, up from 40 percent in 2019.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
That’s a relative term, and it’s obviously a separate concept from those living on the poverty line.
From MarketWatch ● May 15, 2026
The district also has the highest poverty rate in the city, with 42% of people living below the poverty line, according to the 2020 Census.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
Nearly three-quarters of Congolese people live below the poverty line, according to the World Bank.
From Barron's ● Apr. 22, 2026
Over half of the eight thousand residents lived below the poverty line.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
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