wages

Example Sentences

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But the Industrial Revolution left average real wages stagnating and the quality of non-wage amenities declining for four decades.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

World Cup player statues in the capital have been toppled by protesters, with teachers demanding higher wages threatening to disrupt matches if their wishes are not met.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Still, low wages remain a problem, leaving child care to compete with other pathways available at the same school.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

“It’s very clear that wages are not keeping up with inflation, which explains why the consumer sentiment was at an all-time low,” said George Catrambone, head of fixed income, Americas, at DWS Asset Management.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 7, 2026

The aspirin costs half my wages, which is frightening.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron