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
The door opens and a Negro man stands there looking at me, his white clerical collar gleaming.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
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