unemployment
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The doomjobbing trend comes at an uncertain time in the labor market, when unemployment is low but workers without jobs are hurting — especially new college graduates.
From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026
“He wasn’t minding the shop” as state attorney general, Mahan said, pointing to fraudulent unemployment and hospice claims early in the COVID-19 pandemic.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
China is grappling with serious economic challenges from rising unemployment, uneven growth, a real estate crisis and sky-high levels of local government debt.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
Assuming the Middle East conflict is resolved relatively soon, Collins said she expects solid economic growth to continue this year, with only a modest rise in the unemployment rate.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
Sometimes he just hung around all day at the unemployment office; on lucky days he got picked up to unload furniture or do cleaning.
From "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson
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