labor market

noun

: the number of workers who are available to be hired

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Despite better labor market conditions this year, Paulson says that many workers are still worried about potential layoffs in the fall. — Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026 In 2026, the Granite State labor market began to show signs of recovery from its 2025 slowdown. — Ben Reynolds, Washington Post, 21 Sep. 2026 Added to that is an air of concern regarding data privacy and the potential for labor market disruption that self-regulation will not be sufficient to mitigate. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026 The economy is running hotter, and the labor market is tight, meaning higher yields represent some normalization from crisis-era lows. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Sep. 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 25 Sep. 2026.

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