employed

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He also said it was the goal of the Herbst and Primm families to try to keep all workers who received a termination notice employed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The agency maintained networks of contractors and subcontractors, often smaller local groups that employed local community members.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

In 2002, there were 4,260 staff employed by Trading Standards, but in 2025 there were 2,378.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The participation rate—the proportion of the working-age population who were either employed or unemployed—was unchanged in May at 65%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Shortly thereafter, he started a successful appraisal company with my dayee Shahrdad, and over the years, they employed nearly every member of our large family.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi