entry-level

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Recent Examples of entry-level Yet despite their clear burnout, most can’t afford to simply quit; not with the cost of living squeezing every paycheck, AI already closing in on entry-level roles, and one of the toughest job markets in years waiting on the other side. Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 29 July 2026 As Fortune reported, a generation watching AI hollow out entry-level work is increasingly deciding to skip corporate careers altogether rather than line up for a bottom rung that's disappearing anyway. Alli Kushner, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Celebrini, who turned 20 in June, has one year remaining on his entry-level contract and was eligible to sign an extension as of July 1. Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 29 July 2026 Because these workers often have little to no experience, when economic conditions tighten, companies often first cut entry-level jobs, the very positions that young people can compete for. Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for entry-level
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Adjective
  • Lawmakers also have to decide who investigates complaints, resolves disputes and pays for any new oversight system.
    Nora O'Neill July 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 July 2026
  • Data center facilities can be built or expanded at double or triple the pace of new electricity generations systems needed to serve them, PJM Interconnection, America’s largest grid operator, noted recently.
    Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Adjective
  • The Dolphins entered camp with a young and relatively inexperienced group of edge rushers, placing the Michigan product in the unusual position of being asked to help lead others while still fighting to reestablish himself.
    Tyler M. Carmona July 30, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • Others point out working with an inexperienced pitching coach, working behind a bad defense and working without a contract for next season as pieces to the puzzle.
    Will Sammon, New York Times, 30 July 2026
Adjective
  • The news of a would-be deal breakthrough arrives three months after the first round of bids were submitted in April to investment bank Moelis & Co, which handled the auction process.
    Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026
  • View gallery - 9 images With its modest length of just 6 m (20 ft), the Mini tiny house could be a good fit for would-be nomads.
    Adam Williams July 23, New Atlas, 24 July 2026

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“Entry-level.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entry-level. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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