wage

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In his Palm Sunday homily last week, Pope Leo said that Jesus “does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war, but rejects them.”

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

“He does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war, but rejects them.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

The median annual wage for registered nurses in the U.S. is $93,600, compared with $49,500 for all occupations, according to the Labor Department.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The lack of demand for labor is also showing up in weaker wage growth.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

For a wage of about $60 a month, Smith slept and ate in horse stalls and struggled to keep up with the farriery needs of fifty-four horses.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand