job market

noun

: the number of jobs that are available for workers

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While less flashy than jobs creating artificial intelligence, a vibrant entry level job market is essential for any state hoping to expand the breadth of economic opportunity. Wayne Winegarden, Oc Register, 4 Jan. 2026 That means Trump will own this economy, politically at least, at perhaps the worst possible time – when the job market and affordability appear to be on a sinking ship. David Goldman, CNN Money, 2 Jan. 2026 Government reports on the job market will also be released. Damian J. Troise, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026 Other reasons for the decline of new homes include the higher costs of construction in addition to a job market that’s not pushing people to relocate for new jobs. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 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 12 Jan. 2026.

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