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an amount of money that is the least amount of money per hour that workers must be paid according to the law
Congress will vote on a bill to raise the minimum wage.
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Recent Examples of minimum wage
Christine Boldt, executive vice president for the Association of Floral Importers of America, said the cause is largely related to tariffs placed last year on imports from Colombia and Ecuador, along with a new minimum wage enacted this year in Colombia.
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CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Those students, unlike their classmates who compete in NCAA contests, are paid on a minimum wage scale.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The social crisis also persists, with minimum wages failing to cover basic living costs and public services showing little improvement.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
One of his attempts at reform was to raise the minimum wage from 25 cents to 37 cents.
—Ruth Jean-Marie, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
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CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Those students, unlike their classmates who compete in NCAA contests, are paid on a minimum wage scale.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The social crisis also persists, with minimum wages failing to cover basic living costs and public services showing little improvement.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
One of his attempts at reform was to raise the minimum wage from 25 cents to 37 cents.
—Ruth Jean-Marie, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimum wage
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Immigration should expand opportunity and economic growth—not undercut wages or displace working Americans.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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The affordability crisis characterized by rising rents, stagnant wages and a shortage of affordable housing is driving instability, homelessness and longer commutes.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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Baseball owners, with Dick Monfort playing a prominent role as a hawk in labor negotiations, are expected to lock out the players after this season, seeking a salary cap, believing that is the only reason the Dodgers win.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
12 Feb. 2026
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That name change also came several months after Adtalem settled lawsuits with both the FTC and the Education Department over charges related to DeVry’s post-graduate job and salary claims.—
Ian Thomas,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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In a Star-Telegram questionnaire returned ahead of the runoff, Rehmet said his policy priorities include fully funding public schools, helping Texans earn a living wage and addressing affordability issues like property taxes, home and rent costs, health insurance rates and the cost of groceries.—
Eleanor Dearman
Updated January 23,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Jan. 2026
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Each student overcame their own obstacles through a program designed to transform lives, not just with technical skills and a path to a living wage job, but also mentorship, career support, and a sense of belonging.—
Wilborn P. Nobles III,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Minimum wage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimum%20wage. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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