labor market

noun

: the number of workers who are available to be hired

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Women are multifaceted and underappreciated in the labor market. Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026 Still, jobless claims steadily declined through the holiday season late last year, a sign of a potentially stabilizing labor market following months of growing concerns. Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026 Indeed, some studies show that the impact of AI on the labor market has so far been muted. Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2026 Initial jobless claims came in at 198,000 last week — below expectations and the second-lowest level in two years — pushing back fears of a cooling labor market. Benzinga, Freep.com, 17 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for labor market

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“Labor market.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/labor%20market. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.

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