wages

Example Sentences

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Economists view the ECB’s rate increase as “insurance” against the risk that higher commodity prices push up wages and the price for other goods, rather than the start of an aggressive tightening campaign.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

On some indicators Makerfield seems to be doing well, with wages above the national average and high levels of home ownership.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

However, today’s level of inflation seems to be affecting prices more than wages, says Marc Goldwein, senior vice president for the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Hourly wages rose 3.5% in the 12 months ended in May, matching the smallest increase since just before the pandemic struck in 2020.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

“Well, ma’am, Big Charlie tolt me the only way he could go was if I paid him half his wages ’fore going and half once we got back.

From "The Journey of Little Charlie" by Christopher Paul Curtis