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employment

[em-ploi-muhnt] / ɛmˈplɔɪ mənt /




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As part of his employment, Rodriguez also worked as a security guard for Iza, 25, who resided in Beverly Hills and Newport Beach.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

For some, the exhaustion is severe enough to interfere with employment, family responsibilities, and everyday activities.

From Science Daily Jul. 19, 2026

Before the VAT rise took effect, Putin warned the new rules must not push firms into the shadows and called for a "radical reduction in illegal employment".

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

“I currently believe modestly higher interest rates would better balance the outlook and risks for the Fed’s dual-mandate goals,” Logan said in a speech Thursday, referring to strong employment and low inflation.

From MarketWatch Jul. 18, 2026

Congress to pass the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964, which outlawed discrimination in public accommodations such as restaurants, theaters and hotels, in government, and in employment.

From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman

This lack of key inflation and employments reports is sure to complicate the Fed’s decision at its Dec. 9-10 meeting.

From MarketWatch Nov. 21, 2025

"We have the last throw of the dice in order to bring back some part of that industry, if we don't then we have to look for alternative employments for the 820,000 people."

From BBC Mar. 30, 2023

The labor studies and employments relations major had seven punts downed inside the 20, including five inside the 10 and four inside the 5.

From Seattle Times Sep. 19, 2019

"That is very unusual. Like many employments that are still unfilled, FAA administrator is an extremely important position," Captain Ross "Rusty" Aimer told Salon last week, before Trump had finally filled the position.

From Salon Mar. 21, 2019

We learn by the editor's "I can help him," his readiness to assist all who would advertise in his journal, to obtain those employments which their advertisements specified.

From Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 109, November 29, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. by Various




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