as in employees
one who works for another for wages or a salary
demanded to speak to the store's owner and not one of his hirelings
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Noun
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The nine missing people are all employees of the mill.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
29 May 2026 -
Washington’s wife, Toni Washington, criticized jail employees for not searching inmates more thoroughly for drugs, and for placing Asaiah in a cell with an inmate who had been caught smuggling drugs into the jail before.—
Theresa Clift
May 29,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
Noun
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While teachers unions have gotten the most attention, the law also affects many other public sector unions, including those that represent bus drivers, janitors, cafeteria workers and maintenance workers.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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As workers and retirees decide where to live, states that have low tax and regulatory burdens, targeted relief, and stronger budget discipline tend to gain residents, income, and reduce costs for families.—
Nicole Huyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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“Hirelings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hirelings. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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