as in laborers
a person who does very hard or dull work
he's been a foot soldier for several environmental organizations over the years
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Noun
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This will pose severe health risks, especially for the elderly, outdoor laborers, and those in agriculture.—
Elfatih Eltahir,
Time,
24 Sep. 2025 -
Christopher Columbus’s son, Diego Colón, Hispaniola’s governor, granted him an encomienda, or consignment of Indian laborers, on the north coast of the island in the Cibao Valley.—
Greg Grandin
September 23,
Literary Hub,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, on Monday morning, it was announced that health care workers would be exempt from the change.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Fewer workers moving between jobs could lead to wage growth flattening and companies becoming more cautious.—
Charlotte Morabito,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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