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work force

NOUN
people available to work
Synonyms


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They paid for the schools that taught that Silicon Valley work force.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

The season marks the start of the new business year when university graduates join the work force.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

The grant applicants also were, in the past, evaluated on their commitment to develop a diverse work force, including by training teachers from underrepresented groups.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2025

It also said it would need to lay off 17,000 workers - about 10% of its work force - in November.

From BBC • Oct. 19, 2024

At the appropriate moment he slipped out with a plank upon his shoulder and joined the work force.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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