hire

Example Sentences

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Before that, the work was largely done by hand, which is what made it difficult to hire and retain.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

Private hire vehicles, which must be pre-booked, are not affected.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

Their productions for hire include the Adult Swim show “Women Wearing Shoulder Pads,” which was produced entirely at their company in Mexico City.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026

When Gates realized that the job would give him no authority to hire, fire, or set budgets, he turned the offer down.

From Slate • Jun. 15, 2026

“And I’ll hire a boat and go home, and I’ll lock the door, and I’ll never open it again.”

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell