blue-collar
Example Sentences
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There was one exception, a blue-collar oyster farmer and Marine veteran named Graham Platner.
From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026
He is part of a growing group of blue-collar workers who are being celebrated for their literary works, which offer a glimpse into the pressures that they face in China's massive gig economy.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
ARLINGTON, Texas — In a World Cup boasting a galaxy of stars, a lunch-bucket team of blue-collar everymen may wind up outshining them all.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
With China's economy slowing and well-paying jobs in traditional sectors harder to come by, many blue-collar workers like Zhang are looking to retrain.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
“Plus, it’s not as boring as being at school all day. My dad says I’m a blue-collar guy, like he is.”
From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King
