job market

noun

: the number of jobs that are available for workers

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Moroccans worry the new French law, which bans unsolicited cold calls, could have a negative impact on Morocco’s job market. Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 19 Aug. 2026 Healthcare jobs have been propping up the job market as other industries trail behind in job growth. Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026 The group uses value, desirability, job market strength and quality of life to identify good places to live. Eva Flowe august 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 Aug. 2026 Harvard University economist David Deming isn't convinced that AI is to blame for the challenging early-career job market. Lee V. Gaines, NPR, 18 Aug. 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 26 Aug. 2026.

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