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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nine-to-fivers
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For low-wage workers, contractor laborers, and families split across multiple jobs, a clinic visit can resemble a luxury rather than a basic necessity.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
19 Jan. 2026 -
The scheme transformed the following year into one that produced and marketed several million bottles of counterfeit drink that was mixed under unsanitary conditions by day laborers, prosecutors said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2026
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Even in offices where time off is technically encouraged, employees may feel pressure to match coworkers who rarely take breaks.—
Joshua Sidorowicz,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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That morning Spencer had failed to show up for work, and his coworkers and a friend who had gone to check on the couple called 911.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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During Wednesday's sentencing hearing, the judge heard hours of emotional testimony from those directly affected by the crash, including Dunn's family, colleagues and other victims.—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Trusting our usual virtual background on Teams to mask an untidy living room or kitchen table from colleagues.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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