The glimpses of rural existence in the South of his boyhood are sharp.

Unwilling and unable to return to a rural existence, they are dependent on multi-national corporations for their junk food.

Athelny was enthusiastic over the delights of a rural existence.

But it is far more expressive of the pain and isolation of rural existence.

For many of these workers, this may be their first step up into a cash economy from a largely subsistence rural existence.

As society moves away from a rural and agricultural existence, fertility is given less and less importance.

Aberdale wasn't quite the dreamy rural existence she had expected, but it was pretty nice in its own fashion.

A small part of the population are still leading a rural existence.

Anyway, living in a city was more expensive than a rural existence would be, he reasoned, thus rationalising his longing to return home.

However, the increased number of houses has led in turn to increased traffic, slightly tarnishing the peaceful rural existence.