1
as in applications
the act or practice of employing something for a particular purpose
the employment of the kitchen oven as a storage cupboard had predictably disastrous results
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2
as in occupations
the activity by which one regularly makes a living
his regular employment is that of a restaurant waiter, but he always identifies himself as an actor
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as in employs
the state of being provided with a paying job
the parents tried to convey to their adult son the joys of steady employment
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On the ground at VivaTech, the company demonstrated its fashion applications with designer Claire Châtaigner, who created a garment live from a single piece of fabric using only pins, while connected remotely to her Paris atelier.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
19 June 2026 -
The entire process from posting the grant for applications through awarding the funds takes a minimum of two to three months in the best of circumstances, said Jae Kennedy, president of the Alliance for NIDILRR Grantees and a professor of health and disability policy at Washington State University.—
Lauren Chan,
STAT,
19 June 2026
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Because infrastructure projects continue long after tournament crowds leave, these occupations often enjoy strong long-term job security.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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There’s a really explicit reference about how the son has to write a paper for school about the battle of Algiers and how occupations don’t work.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
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Calculating the interest-earning potential of a high-yield savings or money market account over the short term is relatively straightforward, since the variable rate each employs isn't likely to move dramatically in just a few months.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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Micron did not respond Thursday to questions about how many workers Crucial employs and whether they will be laid off or land jobs elsewhere at the company.—
Darin Oswald,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Dec. 2025
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It was later banned for most uses by the US Environmental Protection Agency after it was shown to persist in the environment and harm other animals, including people.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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However, cardboard has numerous potential uses in the garden, and finding ways to repurpose it in your flower or vegetable beds can reduce household waste, cut gardening costs, and offer other benefits as well.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
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There is no proposal for an income VAT like the New Hampshire Business Enterprise Tax, with low rates made possible by an all-encompassing base, nor for the broad extension of the sales tax to professions and service businesses.—
George Liebmann,
Baltimore Sun,
13 June 2026
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For all but a few professions (airline pilot, air-traffic controller), Congress eliminated mandatory retirement in 1986, deeming it age discrimination; between 2000 and 2010, the number of college professors over the age of sixty-five doubled.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
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Dunhill’s home in London remains Bourdon House, a Georgian villa in Mayfair with private spaces for dining, entertaining and private appointments.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
19 June 2026
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Any perception that contracts, tax incentives or agency appointments are being influenced by political pressure could create a broader problem for an island competing for manufacturing or pharmaceutical projects.—
Vera Lucia Pappaterra,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
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Days began with morning yoga and consisted of one-on-one therapy sessions, emotionally exhausting group exercises, and experiential lessons like art therapy and roleplaying.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Practices such as breathing exercises, mindfulness and time in nature are frequently discussed in conversations about nervous system regulation.—
Meggen Harris,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Equally vital, aging misers addicted to their vocations need palliatives and surrogates for the drug of importance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
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Catholics represent about 29% of the population, and the country is a major source of growth and priestly vocations for the church.—
Claudio Lavanga,
NBC news,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Employments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/employments. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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