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unemployment

[uhn-em-ploi-muhnt] / ˌʌn ɛmˈplɔɪ mənt /






NOUN
layoff
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Still, that is higher than May’s 4.3% national unemployment rate, and it masked some weakness in the local economy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

Another 25% is spent on welfare, including pensions and unemployment benefits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

US banks can absorb $708 billion in loan losses, showing resilience to severe conditions like 10% unemployment, the Fed said.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

Yet by large, AI hasn’t had a big impact on unemployment or layoffs.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026

But though, what with the new war, the unemployment rate was supposed to be dropping, there were still enough women around for the stores to be picky.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen




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