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 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for labor forces
Noun
  • These agents are expected to collaborate continuously with human workforces to execute complex business workflows.
    Sam Rastogi, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • According to latest data from the California State Controller’s Office, San Jose operates one of the leanest workforces of any major city in the state.
    Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 27 June 2026
Noun
  • Though his offensive numbers have been modest, Maile's defensive reputation and familiarity with veteran pitching staffs have helped extend his major league career.
    Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • That seems like a surplus, but rarely is that word sustainable when describing pitching staffs.
    Chandler Rome, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • Last year, Orange County’s vector control detected West Nile virus in four mosquito pools.
    Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Backyard paradise Full outdoor living spaces built for pets and people together — think dog pools, shaded lounge platforms, agility features, and fenced free-run zones integrated into the overall landscape design.
    Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026

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“Labor forces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/labor%20forces. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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