employ

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“The craziest part is I never posted to gain respect or attention,” Day said, adding that she refused to employ any marketing gimmicks.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Yet, despite demanding exorbitant capital, these industries don’t actually employ that many people.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Manufacturers no longer play an outsized role in the U.S. economy, but they still employ about 13 million people.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

"It is important they employ people in the local economy as well."

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

The type of individuals in his employ had made him accustomed to explaining the most elementary facts and history.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead