quality-of-life
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of quality-of-life
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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That means expanding incentives to keep experienced aviators in uniform, including bonuses, career flexibility and quality-of-life programs—practical steps to win the talent competition against our adversaries.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 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
Symptoms were evaluated using standardized neurological, cognitive, and quality-of-life assessments available at each site, allowing researchers to compare results across regions.
From Science Daily • Jan. 28, 2026
Setting aside financial and quality-of-life considerations, it’s easy to overlook perhaps the most important variable that no list can tell you: Will you feel more or less alone if you move there?
From MarketWatch • Nov. 26, 2025
On the theory that strict policing of quality-of-life offenses such as public urination could turn around a blighted neighborhood, 50 extra officers were assigned to enforce a zero-tolerance policy on Skid Row.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2025
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