unemployment
Example Sentences
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The unemployment rate was 5.2% in the three months to January, up from the rate in the previous quarter and above estimates from a year ago.
From BBC
Stagnation in the economy is also underscored by a frail labor market, with unemployment remaining near five-year highs in January and expected to rise further as the energy crisis hits hiring.
The war in Iran has boosted inflation and unemployment forecasts for the year.
From Barron's
For now, Australia’s job market remains strong, with unemployment still low at around 4.0%.
The U.K.’s unemployment rate has risen over recent months, and economists expect it to increase further as growth slows in response to higher energy costs and the uncertainty caused by the war.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
