separation
Example Sentences
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"Recognising that UNRWA's financial situation remains dire, the agency took a decision which at least allows them to access financial resources rapidly, including separation indemnities."
From Barron's
New hires in November totaled 5.12 million, compared to 5.08 million separations — that is, layoffs, job quitters, retirements, deaths and so forth.
From MarketWatch
New hires in November totaled 5.12 million, compared to 5.08 million separations — that is, layoffs, job quitters, retirements, deaths and so forth.
From MarketWatch
From that point on, the system had to spend energy to maintain this separation and to limit which chemical reactions could occur internally.
From Science Daily
The number of available jobs swelled in September and October to about 7.7 million, while the total number of workers undergoing job separations was also relatively unchanged.
From Barron's
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