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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
But a 2022 study by the Journal of Population Economics found that when arrests of Hispanic migrants increase, labor force participation falls among Hispanic adults but rises sharply among their U.S.-born teen children who try to replace some of their income.
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Paul Davidson, USA Today, 2 July 2025
For employers, this means a labor force comprised of people who are anxious, distracted, or simply not there, said Stacy Greiner, CEO of on-demand pay platform DailyPay.
—Susan Caminiti, CNBC, 30 June 2025
Accessible, available and affordable child care has been shown to boost labor force participation, particularly among women.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 8 July 2025
But the state’s labor force participation rate also declined by 875 people, the state data indicated.
—Ashley Fredde
july 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 July 2025
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Paul Davidson, USA Today, 2 July 2025
For employers, this means a labor force comprised of people who are anxious, distracted, or simply not there, said Stacy Greiner, CEO of on-demand pay platform DailyPay.
—Susan Caminiti, CNBC, 30 June 2025
Accessible, available and affordable child care has been shown to boost labor force participation, particularly among women.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 8 July 2025
But the state’s labor force participation rate also declined by 875 people, the state data indicated.
—Ashley Fredde
july 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for labor force
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That's because the entire U.S. shipboard maritime workforce is projected to turn over in the coming decades.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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The executive order at the center of the legal battle, issued in March, would reduce the Education Department’s workforce by roughly 1,400 positions, with Trump saying the order would effectively gut the department.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
14 July 2025
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In some counties, staff have doubled the incentive for families to shop locally by securing corporate sponsors.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
29 July 2025
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The accommodations come with dedicated staff, a private chef, private guides for your game drives, and plunge pools.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
28 July 2025
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Kiser's son Trigg was found in the backyard pool of the family's Chandler home on May 12.—
Elena Santa Cruz,
AZCentral.com,
31 July 2025
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The layout flows easily from cozy living areas to a spacious terrace where bougainvillea climbs the blonde stone exterior and mountain views stretch beyond the pool.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
30 July 2025
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Thailand’s total of 361,000 active-duty personnel spread across all branches of the kingdom’s military is three times Cambodia’s.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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The TikTok video shows a large crew of rescue personnel carrying Hogan on a stretcher down the front stairs of his home.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
25 July 2025
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“Labor force.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/labor%20force. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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