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a body of persons at work or available for work
the corporation has a labor force of nearly 100,000 people
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Recent Examples of labor forces
In turn, the city leased those assets to private operating companies, which provided the trains and labor forces.
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Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 8 Jan. 2026
Its outcome could define how far immigration officers may go in workplaces across the country, shaping protections for millions of Americans employed in industries with large immigrant labor forces and testing whether the Fourth Amendment meaningfully constrains interior enforcement.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Anecdotally, executives at companies ranging from Walmart to Accenture have said the technology will drastically reshape their labor forces.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 8 Jan. 2026
Its outcome could define how far immigration officers may go in workplaces across the country, shaping protections for millions of Americans employed in industries with large immigrant labor forces and testing whether the Fourth Amendment meaningfully constrains interior enforcement.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Anecdotally, executives at companies ranging from Walmart to Accenture have said the technology will drastically reshape their labor forces.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for labor forces
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Because of the paralyzing fear caused by their operation, small businesses whose customer bases and workforces include immigrant community members temporarily closed due to the sharp drop in customers and fear that their businesses would be subject to CBP raids.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Feb. 2026
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Beyond politics, economists worry that artificial intelligence will encourage businesses to further slash workforces in an already shaky labor market.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Members of the organization’s player development and scouting staffs scoff at such rankings and point to their continually finding ways to flip minor leaguers for major league talent.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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The news and editorial staffs of the Orange County Register had no role in this post’s preparation.—
MemorialCare,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
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There are pools across Kansas City willing to do the same for a team or two.—
Sam McDowell
Updated February 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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All that is accompanied by six restaurants, 12 bars and lounges, five heated indoor and outdoor pools, wellness experiences, and more.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Labor forces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/labor%20forces. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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