job market

noun

: the number of jobs that are available for workers

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The agreement also offers employees the opportunity to leave their job with certainty and a financial runway, which could provide some stability in a tough job market. — Itzel Franco, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2026 In contrast, there has been less volatility in the job market, and today the Labor Department is set to release the latest jobs report. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 6 Nov. 2026 And a job market that appears healthy does not necessarily feel that way to workers. — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026 Recent graduates are experiencing the worst job market in years. — Adeline Von Drehle, Washington Post, 6 Nov. 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 12 Nov. 2026.

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