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Living Wage

Description:

A living wage refers to the minimum income necessary for an individual or a family to meet their basic needs, such as food, shelter, clothing, and transportation, within a specific geographic area.

Sample Sentence - Noun (Sense 1):

Many people argue that implementing a living wage policy would contribute to reducing income inequality in society.

Sample Sentence - Noun (Sense 2):

The company's commitment to paying its employees a living wage has earned them a reputation as an ethical employer.

Sample Sentence - Adjective:

Struggling to make ends meet, the couple realized they needed higher-paying jobs to achieve a living wage lifestyle.

Sample Sentence - Verb:

The local government is currently working on legislation to ensure that employers living wage their workers.

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