- plural of occupation.
occupations
Example Sentences
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Within the U.S., they found that AI is being used across a large number of occupations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Education experts said one possible response to such a scenario is for state legislatures that set licensing requirements to decide some occupations — like barbers and stylists — actually need less training.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
The key result: Workers in more exposed occupations saw larger relative increases in exits from work than those less exposed.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
Employment of electricians is projected to grow 9 percent from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations, according to a report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics released two years ago.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
We were marched—all but Pickwick, who seemed unable to rise out of his seat—into a large room where the endless process of taking down names, addresses, and occupations began all over again.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
