have a job

Example Sentences

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The data come as the U.S. economy has been stuck in a “low-hire, low-fire” jobs environment, generally favoring those who have a job rather than those searching for one.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

“I went down to see and I said, ‘I would like to have a job, maybe in your costume department,’” remembers Saar.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

In Rockefeller’s defense, as a business owner, you would rather have a job done by your own trusted people than pay an unknown third party to handle the task.

From Barron's • May 2, 2026

Teacher Alison Toole told BBC News NI it had left staff feeling stressed that they may not have a job after the next school year.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

“None of that matters right now. We have a job to do, and we need to start doing it. Turn the knob, Reginald.”

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein