employ
Example Sentences
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Thank goodness that these tech-founder podcasters who are now in Altman’s employ will still be fair when talking about OpenAI.
From Slate • Apr. 7, 2026
Unions often conduct voter-registration and ballot drives at work sites that employ large numbers of noncitizens, including farms, hotels and healthcare facilities.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
The tribe expects its state funding will be gone by the end of June, and is already laying off personnel from work that tribal leaders hoped would help employ tribal members long term.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
Yet, despite demanding exorbitant capital, these industries don’t actually employ that many people.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
“Oh! my dear; but so much as Patty has to do!—And it is a kindness to employ our men.”
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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