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With residencies starting July 1, many risk missing critical start dates, leaving hospitals understaffed and medical careers in jeopardy.
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Alexandra York, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Construction trades are notoriously understaffed and desperate for labor, which raises prices for clients.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 2 June 2025
He had been turned away at the overcrowded and understaffed Elmhurst Hospital, which was closer to his home.
—Maya King, New York Times, 22 May 2025
His testimony is one of the first public narratives of overworked and understaffed US controllers, who are combatting the declining working conditions, alongside aging infrastructure and outdated technology.
—Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 16 May 2025
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Alexandra York, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Construction trades are notoriously understaffed and desperate for labor, which raises prices for clients.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 2 June 2025
He had been turned away at the overcrowded and understaffed Elmhurst Hospital, which was closer to his home.
—Maya King, New York Times, 22 May 2025
His testimony is one of the first public narratives of overworked and understaffed US controllers, who are combatting the declining working conditions, alongside aging infrastructure and outdated technology.
—Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 16 May 2025
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“Understaffed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/understaffed. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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