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redundancy

[ri-duhn-duhn-see] / rɪˈdʌn dən si /




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In the past few weeks, staff have started a boycott of marking in protest at planned job losses, with nearly 2,700 employees placed at risk of redundancy.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The lignite miners are demanding the payment of outstanding wages and redundancy pay from their employer, Doruk Mining.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Childs said BBC staff were "already under significant pressure after previous redundancy rounds", and further cuts "will inevitably damage its ability to deliver on its public mission".

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

While several different codons can code for the same amino acid, this has often been viewed as simple redundancy in the genetic system.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

For redundancy, the supply probes had enough food to last the whole crew fifty-six days.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir




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