employed

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At the same time, tens of thousands of draft evaders are either not working or employed off-the-books.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

"The fen fed, housed, and employed the people around it and Fen Cottage stands as evidence of that vital relationship between the people and the land," Calladine added.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

A spokesperson for Kern County told NBC Los Angeles that Wells was employed by the Kern County Fire Department in 2004 and that he is still a fire captain.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

He attended the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign for undergrad and continued at its College of Law, working summers in the boxcar factory where his father was employed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

“Some of the most insidious tricks employed tonight will involve artifice and illusion. Without the milk you could be even more susceptible. It would only broaden their ability to mask their true appearance.”

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull