as in laborers
a person who does very hard or dull work
I worked for several years as a gofer and general dogsbody for a London publishing house
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Noun
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The grassroots Production Assistants United movement, born partially out of the 2023 strikes, got the backing of a local laborers union in 2024.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025 -
Meanwhile, blue-collar or trade laborers are expected to remain essential.—
Eyal Lifshitz,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The district says the money will help pay for a laundry list of programs, such as all-day kindergarten at all grade schools; the universal free breakfast program; pre-K centers; expanded career-technical education programs; and additional social workers, counselors and behavior specialists.—
Kevin Richert,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Sep. 2025
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Rather than rendering aid or notifying emergency personnel, Sellers told co-workers that a ‘woman fell in the parking lot’ and needed help.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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