careers

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Women are more likely to take time off from their careers to take care of kids, which results in a pay penalty.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

Both played one season with the Lakers during long careers, Beasley in 2022-2023 and Davis in 2014-2015.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

Winocour wisely places all of her protagonists in different fields within the same industry, and at different points in their careers.

From Salon • Jun. 29, 2026

But as the country struggles with a slowdown and enormous debt, Chinese leader Xi Jinping is cracking down on officials who try to boost their careers with flashy projects and rash policies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

“This is the future, Madrina. We’re thinking about our careers and goals and breaking barriers. And yes, Marisol, we're thinking about making money!”

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi