out of work
Example Sentences
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Liam Peers, 20, has been out of work since leaving college a year ago.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
More than one-quarter of unemployed workers have been out of work for over half a year, Ullrich said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
One in six Britons aged 16 to 24 is out of work, the highest level since 2014, according to official data.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
More than a million people are out of work, food prices have soared and the national currency has spiraled to record lows.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
The post-office job ended and again I was out of work.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
