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Noun
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The region has some of the world’s longest working hours, with laborers there often clocking more than 2,000 hours a year compared to around 1,700 in the US, and close to 1,400 in Germany.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
8 May 2026 -
Charlotte doesn’t have nearly enough skilled laborers to meet the demand for future transportation projects, according to a report presented at a City Council committee meeting on Monday.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Using beneficial nematodes is a safe, natural way to protect your garden from grubs without using synthetic chemicals.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
8 May 2026
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These insects, in turn, prey on common potato pests, including Colorado potato beetle grubs and aphids.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 May 2026
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“Navvies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/navvies. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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