jobless

Example Sentences

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The trend in jobless claims — or applications for unemployment benefits — illustrates the low level of layoffs.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

The jobless rate shouldn’t change much, economists say, if the labor force isn’t really growing.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

And initial jobless claims, a sign of layoffs, have been remarkably low.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Low jobless claims signal employers are not implementing widespread layoffs, despite a relatively cooler labor market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

One jobless morning I went to my old classmate, Griggs, who worked for a Capitol Street jeweler.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright