gigs
Example Sentences
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A number of Styles’ most committed fans work side gigs on top of their 9-to-5 to earn extra money for extra shows: dog walking, babysitting, or helping brands with their social media and digital marketing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
Now, people might take “mini-retirements” where they leave the workforce for a couple of years and then return, or they might leave a full-time job and “leisurely” work with part-time or consulting gigs.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026
While one shows up at gigs and rave nights, the other is a bit more pub than dub.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
His disclosure forms — which The Times reviewed — did not list side gigs from private companies for the school years of 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
But when we walked out of the shop, Ob said to Cletus, “My gigs are needing a place. This ain’t it.”
From "Missing May" by Cynthia Rylant
