job market

noun

: the number of jobs that are available for workers

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The conflicting views have painted a murky picture of how AI will affect the job market. Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026 There’s a wobbly job market and stubborn inflation, which make paychecks uncertain and diminish buying power. Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 13 July 2026 In a competitive job market, appearing behind can feel riskier than embellishing skills. Susan Jacobson, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jodi Kantor recognizes that the job market looks exceptionally bleak for young people right now. Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for job market

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“Job market.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/job%20market. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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