The phrase
"poverty threshold" refers to the minimum amount of income or resources that someone needs to meet their basic needs and avoid falling into poverty. It's like a line that separates being poor from having enough to live a decent life.
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«poverty»
«threshold»
Phrases with «poverty threshold»
Sentences with «poverty threshold»
- Families with incomes below 50 % of the federal poverty threshold are considered to be living in extreme poverty. (golocalprov.com)
- The 2008 census estimated that 18 percent of the population were below the national poverty threshold. (localresumeservices.com)
- Families that adopt from foster care have less money and education, but still 70 % have education post high school and 25 % have incomes exceeding four times the federal poverty threshold. (creatingafamily.org)
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