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living standard

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Word History and Origins

Origin of living standard1

First recorded in 1940–45
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Example Sentences

If you get a salary increase this year that just about keeps pace with rising prices, your living standard is exactly the same, even though your paycheque is bigger.

From BBC

UAW leadership is demanding living standard improvements, the elimination of the two-tiered employment system as well as a historic 40% wage increase.

But UAW President Shawn Fain says that it’s necessary to maintain a decent living standard for union workers.

Despite efforts to align income, employees in former East Germany still make less money and have a lower living standard.

A whopping 96% felt their living standard was better than their parents' at the same age.

From Reuters

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