noun
Etymology
Origin of workplace
Example Sentences
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Courts Director Robert Conrad will testify before an appropriations subcommittee this summer; members should question him about workplace conduct.
From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026
Medical solutions like IVF and egg freezing, along with policies for workplace flexibility and childcare, are discussed to address declining fertility.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
A year ago, on June 6, federal agents descended on Ambiance Apparel, detaining dozens of workers in one of the largest workplace immigration enforcement actions Southern California had seen in years.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
Age discrimination has become prevalent in the workplace, even if it’s hard to prove.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
The bet had been the sole reason for our visit, and the resulting insufferable tour of Buildings A through D taught us never again to express an interest in our father’s workplace.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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