hire

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

A man on a motorcycle comes by wanting to hire one labourer to carry bricks.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

A lot of times when people hire stylists, whether it’s per project or for a longer stint, a season, I think it’s like, “Oh, they just need clothes.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

But allowing China’s best firms to hire, train, and pay American workers according to U.S. standards could create the basis for fair competition.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Roosevelt disliked Woodruff and kept him at arm’s length, although he did allow Pinchot to hire Woodruff at the Agriculture Department.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

There was no time to hire a replacement, not before the extended family would arrive.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland