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unemployment

[uhn-em-ploi-muhnt] / ˌʌn ɛmˈplɔɪ mənt /






NOUN
layoff
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Unemployment averaged just over 3% for workers under age 29 in 2017 to 2019.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Unemployment stayed higher for longer, and businesses struggled to find workers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Unemployment is rife, healthcare struggling and the aid that once provided the basics for millions has dwindled to a fraction of what it once was.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Unemployment for recent college graduates remained at 5.6% in March, slightly below the 5.8% four-year high from 2025.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Unemployment and subemployment combined now affect 43 percent of Hondurans.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario




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