work force

Example Sentences

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The season marks the start of the new business year when university graduates join the work force.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Novo announced a plan in September to cut 9,000 jobs, or about 11% of its work force.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

The grant applicants also were, in the past, evaluated on their commitment to develop a diverse work force, including by training teachers from underrepresented groups.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2025

Italy is also facing labour shortages and researchers estimate Italy will require 280,000 foreign workers a year until 2050 to make up for a shrinking work force.

From BBC • Sep. 5, 2024

At the appropriate moment he slipped out with a plank upon his shoulder and joined the work force.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques