employed

Example Sentences

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In attempt to reduce the risk of damage to communities and ecosystems, the state has employed a wide range of tactics.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Britain is learning this lesson about its welfare state the hard way as a new government report revealed that one in eight of its working-age youth currently aren’t employed, in school or in job training.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Her contract expired this past weekend but she remains employed at the division on an “at will” basis, which means she can be terminated at any time, according to people familiar with the discussions.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

He is still employed by the trust on full pay while an investigation continues.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

“You don’t need a pass to leave; you can leave whenever you want, but you have to prove you’re employed and be back by seven o’clock.”

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini