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layoff

[ley-awf, -of] / ˈleɪˌɔf, -ˌɒf /
NOUN
dismissal from job or responsibility
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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

After an earlier layoff, he believes there isn’t a path to build wealth in a 9-to-5 job.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

The union has 254 employees on the layoff list.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

“Support staff are stretched thin,” added Alarcon, who is on the layoff list.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

The San Antonio was a terrible place to make a season debut after a long layoff.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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