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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 forces
In turn, the city leased those assets to private operating companies, which provided the trains and labor forces.
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Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 8 Jan. 2026
Its outcome could define how far immigration officers may go in workplaces across the country, shaping protections for millions of Americans employed in industries with large immigrant labor forces and testing whether the Fourth Amendment meaningfully constrains interior enforcement.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Anecdotally, executives at companies ranging from Walmart to Accenture have said the technology will drastically reshape their labor forces.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 8 Jan. 2026
Its outcome could define how far immigration officers may go in workplaces across the country, shaping protections for millions of Americans employed in industries with large immigrant labor forces and testing whether the Fourth Amendment meaningfully constrains interior enforcement.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Anecdotally, executives at companies ranging from Walmart to Accenture have said the technology will drastically reshape their labor forces.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for labor forces
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Meta and Microsoft have also announced plans to reduce their workforces, with Meta reinvesting in AI.—
Seema Mody,Kate Rooney,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2026
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But Illinois employers don’t need to wait until the law’s full implementation to reap the benefits in their workforces of embracing talented people who have been affected by the justice system.—
Brian Fabes,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Peyser is a transportation consultant who served on the staffs of Mayor Ed Koch and two members of Congress from Queens.—
Peter Peyser,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Pollock noted the park staffs Sand Beach Entrance station year-round and supports Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center staffing throughout the winter.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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The venture has grown to include striking villas inspired by the landscape, suites with biological pools (sans chemicals), and restaurants galore—and even a sister property in Lisbon.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
1 May 2026
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When choosing a plan, Florida residents should consider coverage for HVAC systems, pools, and potential rust damage.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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“Labor forces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/labor%20forces. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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