skilled

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And who benefits depends on timing too—early on it might benefit more skilled workers, but as it becomes normalized it might benefit less skilled workers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

"Denby would not have been able to continue for this long without generations of dedicated, skilled people."

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

In another effort, the retailer’s foundation is also spending money on a three-part TV series to highlight stories of workers pursuing careers in the skilled trades, as well as those of their mentors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Many of the price complaints in business surveys are classic supply constraints: tariffs; Persian Gulf energy volatility; construction materials; tight skilled labor and AI-driven bottlenecks.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

Calluses formed on my fingertips, my eye grew skilled at selecting friendlier fabrics to piece into the same block, and my neck is now accustomed to hunching over my work.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson