1
as in cancelations
the act of putting an end to something planned or previously agreed to
the calling of the match was a disappointment to both players
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2
as in professions
the activity by which one regularly makes a living
I think my true calling will be as a commercial artist
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And among the professions most impacted by generative AI, sales representatives rank fourth and customer service agents rank sixth.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
2 Sep. 2025 -
Skilled trades professions such as computer numerical control machinists, are also considered safe, as are drone operators and first responders, which are jobs that involve complex problem-solving in unpredictable physical environments and that require manual dexterity, Sebasco said.—
Francine Knowles,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
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Remember, rocket launches are dependent on good weather, so be prepared for possible cancellations.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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The decision also underscores the risks of vocal injury for artists performing demanding live shows night after night, a reality discussed in coverage of other recent touring cancellations.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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In previous generations, individuals would launch from these families into careers and vocations that further enforced these identities.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Aug. 2025
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The deduction is available to taxpayers who receive qualified tips in occupations listed as customarily and regularly receiving tips on or before December 31, 2024.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Until now, the administration hadn’t specified which occupations would qualify for the tax cut included in the megabill.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
3 Sep. 2025
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Property tax repeals or reforms are being considered in multiple states across the country, following the consistent rise of property taxes over the past five years.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Aug. 2025
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The deal, the evictions, the rent-regulation repeals.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Callings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/callings. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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