clerical

Example Sentences

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Others believed they would be doing clerical work or computer programming.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

According to the NCRI, the MEK regularly carried out actions inside Iran aimed at the clerical authorities.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

A new study finds little evidence of broad job losses from AI—but a clear shift away from clerical roles and toward technical ones.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Coding and clerical tasks are far more straightforward and lucrative.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

“I meant to. Ordinary clerical work, I couldn’t stand, but that was good. Then about a year ago, they laid off the whole department.”

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler