unemployed
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According to a recent study by economists at Azim Premji University, 40% of Indian graduates under 25 are unemployed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
I had about six months’ worth of money in my emergency fund in case something like this happened, but it’s looking like I’ll be unemployed for longer than six months.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order that directed the state to review policies and practices that help displaced workers and efforts to improve training for the unemployed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
Another woman in Tehran said the foreign-trade company where she worked had closed, leaving her unemployed for four months despite holding a doctorate and having 17 years of experience.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Not only am I unemployed and homeless, but I also have a pregnant woman, bereaved dog, elephant, and eleven horses to take care of.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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