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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
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.
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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
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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Communities, schools, and workforces are all shrinking at an alarming rate.—
Sarah McCammon,
NPR,
2 Nov. 2025
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Plus, chatbots don’t have that human touch; people have a certain je ne sais quoi needed to lead workforces that AI can’t replicate.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
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Washington had one of the worst pitching staffs in the sport, from top to bottom, and there were pitchers taking up spots that probably didn't factor into the club's long-term vision under Toboni.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Showing amid major French luxury brands with mega marketing budgets, sets and huge staffs, Chavarria’s runway shows nonetheless became the buzz of Paris for their authenticity, social commentary — and unique designs for men and women.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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Dulini Anabezi offers private plunge pools and viewing decks overlooking the river and floodplains.—
Elizabeth Gordon,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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According to public records, this property comes in at 5,343 square feet and features five bedrooms, four bathrooms, two pools, and sweeping hilltop views.—
Mekita Rivas,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Labor forces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/labor%20forces. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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