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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
For decades, Californians have generally said immigrants, who make up more than a quarter of the state’s population and a third of its labor force, are beneficial to the state and its economy.
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Christine Mai-Duc,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Before October 7th, a fifth of the West Bank’s labor force was employed in Israel, earning more than double the prevailing wage at home.
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Nirit Peled,
New Yorker,
26 June 2026
Textiles are the largest export product in Pakistan, with the industry responsible for roughly 40 percent of its total labor force, according to the country’s Board of Investment.
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Roy Stephen Canivel,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
Teen labor force participation routinely exceeded 50% during the 1970s and 1980s.
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Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
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Christine Mai-Duc,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Before October 7th, a fifth of the West Bank’s labor force was employed in Israel, earning more than double the prevailing wage at home.
—
Nirit Peled,
New Yorker,
26 June 2026
Textiles are the largest export product in Pakistan, with the industry responsible for roughly 40 percent of its total labor force, according to the country’s Board of Investment.
—
Roy Stephen Canivel,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
Teen labor force participation routinely exceeded 50% during the 1970s and 1980s.
—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for labor force
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There are any number of leadership books purporting to direct would-be career professionals on how to manage, in so many different ways, including the leadership of a workforce, which is one of the stickier parts of being a leader, in general.
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The dramatic expansion of the city’s early childhood system will require a similarly rapid scaling of its workforce.
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The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming, ready to answer any questions guests might have about a cocktail menu that changes throughout the year.
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Instead of adding a few robots to assist hotel staff, Pudu wants to create a connected robot service system that can handle the entire guest experience.
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The current model, which is linked to the manpower deployed, views AI as a threat.
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Closing the Manhattan Bridge, diverting traffic, and managing the safety of staging a zombie apocalypse downtown required the cooperation and manpower of multiple agencies with their own sets of pressing priorities and responsibilities.
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In 1926, Brian's great-grandfather, Henry Knoebel, opened a pool that would mark the official start of the family’s park.
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Also, the pool area, now painted in a playful shade called Carrot Orange, has more seating and a photo booth nearby.
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More than 7,000 active-duty military personnel are based on Guam, which has a total population of more than 150,000 people.
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Starters were voted in by fans, while pitchers and reserve players were selected through a player ballot, a group of voters consisting of players, managers, coaches and league personnel.
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“Labor force.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/labor%20force. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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