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job market

noun

: the number of jobs that are available for workers

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Despite his optimism, recent college graduates are still struggling to break into the job market as AI negates the need for many entry-level roles, and are even shielding against the threat of AI through higher degrees, like MBAs or law school. Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2025 If trouble in the job market intensifies and the unemployment rate climbs significantly, then the White House could argue direct payments are necessary to prevent a recession or minimize the damage of one. Matt Egan, CNN Money, 19 Nov. 2025 About half, or 51%, of employers rated the job market for this year’s college seniors as poor or fair, the highest share since 2020-21. Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 15 Nov. 2025 These cities combine lower housing costs and cost-of-living indices but do not always offer the larger job market and amenities found in bigger metros like Pittsburgh. Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Nov. 2025 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 29 Nov. 2025.

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