employed

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One TerraPower executive later told some employees who had raised concerns that the woman had been employed by TerraPower’s parent company.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

In attempt to reduce the risk of damage to communities and ecosystems, the state has employed a wide range of tactics.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Wyn Wiley, who performs as Pattie Gonia, said the firm was threatening "the erasure of my name, my advocacy, my community" and the livelihoods of those employed by the drag queen and climate activist.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Her contract expired this past weekend but she remains employed at the division on an “at will” basis, which means she can be terminated at any time, according to people familiar with the discussions.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

This principle was employed by della Porta in 1606, and in 1625 Salomon de Caus devised a steam fountain.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton