labor market

noun

: the number of workers who are available to be hired

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Employers unexpectedly cut jobs in February, adding to concerns that the labor market is wobbling. Alaa Shahine Salha, semafor.com, 11 Mar. 2026 Some policy defenders contend that the labor market weakness reflects adjustments to immigration restrictions rather than fundamental economic failure, positioning this as a deliberate policy choice rather than an economic failure. Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026 And, other economic issues, including tariff policy and labor market questions, have led policymakers to remain cautious about moving too quickly on interest rate cuts. Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026 While not necessarily indicative of a fractured labor market, the weaker-than-expected numbers offer little comfort. Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for labor market

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“Labor market.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/labor%20market. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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