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Both are large workforces, roughly comparable in size, though truck drivers are disproportionately men and call center workers disproportionately women—and as you'd guess, truck drivers earn substantially more.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
She used to earn a lot more than I did, but she was laid off in August 2024 and recently found a new job in tech that pays about 30% less.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
She is ranked 52nd in the world - too low to earn direct entry for the 28-strong main draw but higher than each of the four British players awarded wildcards.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
She wants to earn money as an artist; Cricket just wants to be left alone.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Except, unlike others who tried to move up the scale, the Three Lions was determined never to earn more than a single star, the lowest score possible.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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