labor force

noun

Examples of labor force in a Sentence

the corporation has a labor force of nearly 100,000 people
Recent Examples on the Web Studies have shown that increasing women’s labor force participation rates to match men’s could significantly boost GDP. Katica Roy, Fortune, 18 Apr. 2024 The report found that Latinos have the highest labor participation rate of any group, with over two-thirds participating in the labor force in 2022, but they are overrepresented in low-paying industries. Where Latino students attend college is also important, according to Excelencia’s analysis. Emi Tuyetnhi Tran, NBC News, 9 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for labor force 

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Word History

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of labor force was in 1844

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“Labor force.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/labor%20force. Accessed 6 May. 2024.

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