employ

Example Sentences

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Yet, despite demanding exorbitant capital, these industries don’t actually employ that many people.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Manufacturers no longer play an outsized role in the U.S. economy, but they still employ about 13 million people.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

"It is important they employ people in the local economy as well."

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Cardrooms had since sidestepped the ban by giving players the option to take turns dealing the game and relying on third-party businesses to employ people who act as bankers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

“Dear me! but what shall you do? how shall you employ yourself when you grow old?”

From "Emma" by Jane Austen