quality-of-life
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of quality-of-life
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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“Continuity of caregivers, physical environment, and routine are not merely quality-of-life considerations for this population,” he wrote, “they are clinically meaningful protective factors.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
Within the total costs, researchers found that the quality-of-life impact was greatest amid declines in cognition, function and independence.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 24, 2026
It’s a quality-of-life issue for Italians; Mr. Tucci acknowledges it without belaboring the issue.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026
The index is derived from how surveyed residents rate their satisfaction in nine quality-of-life categories and about 40 sub-categories, while also rating the relative importance of each measure.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2026
Kevin Harris, who grew up in Washington, D.C., and decided to move to Ghana over safety and quality-of-life concerns in the United States, described the moment he became a Ghanaian citizen as "earth-shaking".
From Barron's ● Mar. 10, 2026
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