layoff
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“Surveys suggest that employment growth is now stalling in the aggregate, but we see little evidence of a layoff cycle, for now,” Vistesen said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
For weeks, rumors circulated that the company was planning a large layoff as it poured tens of billions of dollars into artificial intelligence.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
Brink dealt with a 13-month layoff after tearing her ACL and meniscus just 15 games into her rookie season, and was slowly re-integrated last season in 19 games.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
“Support staff are stretched thin,” added Alarcon, who is on the layoff list.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
When the layoff came there, they’d go on to another factory.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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