Most eunuchs earn a living by collecting cash gifts from people during marriages and child births.

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Many people have little choice but to earn a living by logging or mining, sometimes within the forests that are protected by law.

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In some depressed real estate markets, it is rumored that this second-auction scheme has become a cottage industry where folks earn a living by simply joining bid-rigging groups, which they often reference as partnerships or clubs.

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The balls, hand-stitched by unionized Pakistani workers who earn a living wage, are certified by a watchdog group called the Fair Trade Labeling Organization.

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No one who truly lived by it and all its implications could earn a living as a dog catcher, much less a businessman.

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Almost half disagree with the idea that no one can earn a living or live "an American life" without protection and empowerment by the government, while only one-third agree.

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It is about setting young people up for life, by giving them opportunities to find decent work, earn a living, contribute to their communities and societies, and fulfill their potential.

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Though Rod's rich and snobbish family believes Abby to be a gold digger, she is in fact anything but and expects Rod to earn his living by hard work after they marry.

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