Ever since the factory shut down, many workers in the town have been ____, struggling to afford even basic necessities.

Growing up in a poor neighborhood, Lisa knew what it meant to ____, never having extra money for treats.

After the unexpected medical bills, they were ____, unable to afford their rent.

Despite working two jobs, Carlos feels like he’s just ____, never able to save money for emergencies.

Even though she earns a decent salary, she always feels like she has to ____, taking money from one bill to pay another.

The new policy was supposed to help the working class, but critics argue that it only made ____.

While some people struggle daily to afford food, others are ____, spending millions on luxury vacations.

The landlord raised the rent again, so now I feel like I’m ____, paying way too much for a tiny apartment.

My uncle’s business went from ____, starting in a small garage to becoming a global brand.

When the economy improves, politicians always claim that ____, but in reality, the benefits often go to the wealthy first.

Ever since they lost their house and savings in the stock market crash, they’ve been completely ____, struggling to survive.

The sudden tax increase left many families ____, struggling to pay their bills.

At the casino, Jim bet his last $50, hoping to win big, but instead, he walked away ____.

The company promised that its success would benefit everyone, but in reality, it was just ____, with only the executives seeing higher profits.