wages

Example Sentences

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But the Industrial Revolution left average real wages stagnating and the quality of non-wage amenities declining for four decades.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Rayner called on her own government to raise care workers' wages and not to tie visas for care workers to specific employers, which she said encouraged exploitation.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

He claimed that the blockade had halted Iranian business and prevented it from paying military wages, while still allowing other countries to export "lots of oil."

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

However, there are some jobs where wages are keeping pace — and even beating — inflation.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Also raised his wages fifty cents a week.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns