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a body of persons at work or available for work
the corporation has a labor force of nearly 100,000 people
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Recent Examples of labor force
The labor force participation rate slipped as well.
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Alicia Wallace, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
In contrast, the labor force participation of undocumented Latinas is roughly equivalent to that of U.S.-born women.
—Noreen Sugrue, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
The state's labor force participation ranked 4th in the country last fall, per an analysis from the Colorado Secretary of State's Office.
—Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 18 Feb. 2025
California could benefit as immigrants will add to its younger and labor force age population—helping to lower the age dependency that most of the country will be feeling by 2040.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
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Alicia Wallace, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
In contrast, the labor force participation of undocumented Latinas is roughly equivalent to that of U.S.-born women.
—Noreen Sugrue, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
The state's labor force participation ranked 4th in the country last fall, per an analysis from the Colorado Secretary of State's Office.
—Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 18 Feb. 2025
California could benefit as immigrants will add to its younger and labor force age population—helping to lower the age dependency that most of the country will be feeling by 2040.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for labor force
Noun
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This approach would provide us with valuable insights into the necessity of our workforce.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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The statistics were grim—twenty-first-century males were, relative to their forefathers and their female contemporaries, much more likely to fall behind in school, drop out of college, languish in the workforce, or die by overdose or suicide.—
Andrew Marantz,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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According to Kiley’s staff, more than 20,000 people had joined just 10 minutes into the town hall, leaving an untold amount of frustrated constituents without a connection.—
Jenavieve Hatch,
Sacramento Bee,
18 Mar. 2025
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Last season, United had, on average, 811 full-time non-football staff, a league-high, with only Liverpool (782) coming anywhere close.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
The Athletic,
18 Mar. 2025
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Heather’s round-up of pics included the pool area overlooking hills and a large tennis court.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Guests can unwind with rejuvenating spa treatments, including body scrubs, massages and facials, while enjoying the serene atmosphere by the outdoor pool or on the beach.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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On top of personnel turnover, agency alums had worried that tax filing season, which officially runs from January 27 through April 15, could be disrupted by DOGE’s efforts to get unprecedented access to IRS data systems.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN,
16 Mar. 2025
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However, a personnel decision of this magnitude must get the attorney general’s approval, said Amichai Cohen, a senior research fellow at the Israel Democracy Institute think tank.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Labor force.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/labor%20force. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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