employed

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For instance, 45% of newly homeless single adults are actually employed, but don’t have sufficient income or savings to get into an apartment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

HTA had initially employed Hillary Dawa as a cook to be stationed at Camp 2, but ended up using him as a substitute for a guide who "fell sick at Base Camp", the company said.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The agency maintained networks of contractors and subcontractors, often smaller local groups that employed local community members.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

Amid widespread protests, Trump administration officials have repeatedly complained about protesters and activists ‘doxing” agents employed by ICE or U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

This principle was employed by della Porta in 1606, and in 1625 Salomon de Caus devised a steam fountain.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton