labor forces

plural of labor force

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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. 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
Noun
  • Better health enables older individuals to stay economically active for longer, helping offset the effects of shrinking workforces and supporting long-term growth.
    Runchana Pongsaparn, Fortune, 31 July 2026
  • Some firms appear to be increasing output without expanding their workforces at the same rate as before.
    Felysha Walker, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
Noun
  • Skubal slides into a star-studded rotation, fueling belief the Dodgers now boast one of the best pitching staffs in baseball history.
    Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The news and editorial staffs of the Orlando Sentinel had no role in this post’s preparation.
    Ascend Agency, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Sixty-three percent of poll respondents said their go-to move is to ask for a later checkout to get an extra hour or two for free, while 50 percent take full advantage of complimentary drinks and amenities like pools, restaurants, and spas.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The records show the pools did not have an active operating status at the time of that inspection, unlike other public pools in Hialeah that have active operating statuses listed in state records.
    Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026

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“Labor forces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/labor%20forces. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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