labor force

noun

Synonyms of labor forcenext

Examples of labor force in a Sentence

the corporation has a labor force of nearly 100,000 people
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The most probable path remains the baseline he’s been describing since last fall — debt grinding steadily higher, periodically goosed by crises or political irresponsibility, but partially offset by technological progress and labor force growth. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 May 2026 Navigating macroeconomic uncertainty and an ever-evolving labor force isn’t a periodic challenge. Dilan Gomih, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 As tourism began to flourish in the Western Slope in the 1990s, Latinos quickly became the indispensable labor force that kept the ski resorts, hotels and restaurants running. Ernesto Sagás, The Conversation, 26 May 2026 The region’s labor force — adults who either have a job or are actively looking for one — was 1,654,800 in April. Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for labor force

Word History

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of labor force was in 1844

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“Labor force.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/labor%20force. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.

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