jobless

Example Sentences

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He had been homeless for about five years and jobless even longer, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

The trend in jobless claims — or applications for unemployment benefits — illustrates the low level of layoffs.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

The jobless rate also fell a tick, to 4.3%.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

U.S. jobless claims rose slightly last week as employers held back from widespread layoffs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

The jobless rate for young black male dropouts, including those incarcerated, is a staggering 65 percent.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander