job market

noun

: the number of jobs that are available for workers

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That would help boost the economy and job market, but lower rates can also worsen inflation. Stan Choe, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026 That would help boost the economy and job market, but lower rates also can worsen inflation. Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026 Because entry-level roles are so scarce and competitive in today’s job market, early-career interviews can feel like make-or-break events. Sydney Lake, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026 On Friday, Milei scored a crucial victory in Congress after the approval of a labor reform bill that will radically alter the job market and which was opposed by left-wing parties and the country’s main labor union. ABC News, 2 Mar. 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 9 Mar. 2026.

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