wages

Example Sentences

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Dharod told the bankruptcy court that business had become particularly bad in the last two years, leaving him without sufficient access to cash to cover wages, rent, supplies and insurance.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Nearly 90% of India's workforce is informal - most without contracts or job security, many dependent on outdoor work for daily wages.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

She seeks an unspecified amount in damages, including medical expenses and lost wages.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

However, if expectations remain low and wages are stagnant, even a massive cost shock may fail to drive up underlying inflation, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

If they didn’t get fair wages and safe working conditions, they could strike.

From "Fannie Never Flinched" by Mary Cronk Farrell