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The phrase "a living does" is not correct in English and does not convey a clear meaning.
It seems to be an incomplete or incorrect expression, and without additional context, it cannot be used effectively in written English.
Example: "A living does not come easy without hard work." (Note: This is a suggested correction based on possible intent.)
Alternatives: "a living being" or "a living entity".
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Marina O'Loughlin: "Well, eating out for a living does take its toll.
The right of the former to make a living does not trump the right of the latter to be dealt with honestly.
They have come to realize that what they are trying to do for a living does not have that much to do with what they loved to do in the first place.
By targeting the handful of full-time, dedicated, listening-room jazz clubs in New York City, they are attacking the last remaining bastions of live jazz, and blaming them for the undeniable fact that playing jazz for a living does not, for the overwhelming majority of jazz musicians, provide a decent wage, much less retirement and health insurance.
Having sex for a living doesn't mean you can't be raped, or you should "expect" sexual aggression.
Just because you make inflatable penis costumes for a living doesn't mean you can skip rent.
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You can make a living doing this".
I've made a living doing it".
You could make a living doing it.
I had to make a living doing this," she said.
It turned out I could make a living doing it.
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