as in staff
a body of persons at work or available for work
the office's entire workforce is devoted to a single project right now
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Recent Examples of workforce
As a sixth-grader, Sarah was at the age when studies show girls first start to fall behind in fields of science and technology — a trend that continues into college and the workforce.
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Sarah Blaskey, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
Stroke is also expensive to treat and takes many of those affected out of the workforce entirely.
—Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
The initiative's agenda includes aggressive deregulation, curbs on immigration, challenges to civil-rights protections, and a substantial reduction of the federal workforce, all with the aim of reducing the size and scope of government while reasserting executive authority.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
Maria Flynn has written about the intersection of education and workforce development for Forbes since March 2023.
—Maria Flynn, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Sarah Blaskey, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
Stroke is also expensive to treat and takes many of those affected out of the workforce entirely.
—Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
The initiative's agenda includes aggressive deregulation, curbs on immigration, challenges to civil-rights protections, and a substantial reduction of the federal workforce, all with the aim of reducing the size and scope of government while reasserting executive authority.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
Maria Flynn has written about the intersection of education and workforce development for Forbes since March 2023.
—Maria Flynn, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for workforce
Recent Examples of Synonyms for workforce
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The Giants will have no shortage of candidates to round out the pitching staff on Opening Day, especially after signing Justin Verlander to join a rotation that also includes Logan Webb, Robbie Ray and Jordan Hicks.—
Andrew Baggarly,
The Athletic,
30 Jan. 2025
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The City of Charlotte paid nearly $64,500 to send the majority of the City Council and six city staff members on the same trip.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2025
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At their bimonthly meeting Monday, Baltimore City Council members introduced legislation designed to improve health care for children and help emergency personnel respond to the opioid crisis.—
Carson Swick,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Jan. 2025
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Hiring Personnel Who Appreciate Outdoor Rec and Industry One of the former president’s first personnel nominees for his upcoming administration was North Dakota governor Doug Burgum to lead the Department of the Interior.—
Frederick Reimers,
Outside Online,
27 Jan. 2025
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Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman has an opportunity to impact the prospect pool this spring with a successful signing season vital to the team’s future.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
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The Blue Jays added their own additional bonus pool money in a trade hours before Sasaki’s decision Friday morning.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Workforce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workforce. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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