be employed

Example Sentences

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In New York, for instance, infants under 15 days old may not be employed as child performers.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

As many as 8,000 people will live there, he said, and hundreds will be employed at the hotel.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

Clinicians may be employed by Optum Health directly, or otherwise affiliated with the company.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

For example, more teachers could be employed or primary pupils could spend more time with someone other than their main teacher.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

“You’ll never be employed in any mine that I run!” he yelled.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela