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as in servant
a person who is considered the property of another person
many American slaves reached freedom in the North through the network known as the Underground Railroad
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as in laborer
a person who does very hard or dull work
unappreciated office slaves who perform the necessary but tedious task of filing paperwork
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as in to labor
to devote serious and sustained effort
slaving over a hot stove
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Recent Examples of slave
Leah Asmelash, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
The couple holds a portrait of Sophia's grandparents, Sophia Veal and Martin McDonald, former slaves who acquired and donated the land for the school.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 26 Nov. 2024
Jason Linkins, The New Republic, 29 Apr. 2023
But their reassurances tend to fall on deaf ears, as Hannah stays up late each night slaving over dresses her mean-spirited boss will likely dismiss with a sneer.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 11 Mar. 2023
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Noun
And sweet potatoes were reminiscent of the yams native to West Africa, where many slaves were from.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
The couple holds a portrait of Sophia's grandparents, Sophia Veal and Martin McDonald, former slaves who acquired and donated the land for the school.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 26 Nov. 2024
Verb
Instead, Christie ended up a supplicant, slaving for Trump’s transition team before finally getting murked by a Jared Kushner bent on settling family business.
—Jason Linkins, The New Republic, 29 Apr. 2023
But their reassurances tend to fall on deaf ears, as Hannah stays up late each night slaving over dresses her mean-spirited boss will likely dismiss with a sneer.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 11 Mar. 2023
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The former dining room, where there’s an outlet in the floor that was used to connect to a bell for servants, is now the library.Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 3 Dec. 2024
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In the early decades, over the summer break, some students were sent to work as servants in white homes.Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
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The shipyards needed laborers, and the promise of good jobs drew tens of thousands—many of them Black workers from the South and East—to places like Richmond.April White, JSTOR Daily, 16 Dec. 2024
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In addition to Mar-a-Lago and the Bedminster golf course, Trump’s Virginia winery and his Palm Beach golf course also sought foreign laborers in 2024.Zach Everson, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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That became the recurring theme throughout the drive, especially when challenged by the much higher altitudes—the Kia Carnival effortlessly passed laboring trucks (and slow cars).Michael Harley, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Intended to help those with disabilities gain employment, the law currently has about 40,000 American workers laboring for half the minimum wage or less, according to the Labor Department.Kate Gibson, CBS News, 4 Dec. 2024
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So perhaps Ammon does have a few intrepid bondsmen on his tail.Matt Thompson, SPIN, 5 Nov. 2024
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In Georgia, bail bondsman Scott Hall was charged in relation to the alleged breach of voting machine equipment in the wake of the 2020 election in Coffee County.Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 31 Oct. 2024
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The share of businesses planning to hire more workers increased by 3 points to 18%, the highest in a year.Lucia Mutikani, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Among these insects, most individuals—the workers—are largely sterile and live just a few months.Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
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Her services are rooted in an experiential understanding of the matter, having served as a high-flying attorney for over two decades and struggling with burnout herself.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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First United will also host a Blue Christmas service for those who are struggling with grief or loss during the holidays at 10 a.m. Dec. 19, in its sanctuary, 439 E. Fifth Ave. Details: 352-383-2005 or mtdorafumc.org.Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
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Callas always strived to make opera more accessible to the masses, and Larraín hopes to achieve the same with this film.Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Talented golfer with disability strives to compete in able-bodied tournaments Kipp Popert has ascended to the summit of the disability golf world.Alexandra Banner, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
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This led to the development of a particular type of housing structure known as chattel houses in countries such as Barbados.Farah Nibbs, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2024
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According to a jury verdict form dated Sept. 19, 2024, Campus Advantage was found liable for the conversion of chattels of Postell's property and for breach of contract with Postell.Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Slave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slave. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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