career
noun
an occupation or profession, especially one requiring special training, followed as one's lifework.
careers
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pluralof career.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof career (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
careernounan occupation or profession, especially one requiring special training, followed as one's lifework.
Example Sentences
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Under the proposal, workers would need to have a total of 20 years in physically demanding jobs throughout their careers or to accumulate 15 points over the years worked in such a job.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
But, they all have their own careers and may not want the all-consuming grind that running “SNL” entails.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
The fight arrives later than anybody wanted, with both in the twilight of their careers, but for years British boxing's biggest heavyweight rivalry seemed destined to remain a story of what might have been.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
Employers are now being asked to contact their local careers hub to offer placements.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
Unlike the United States, the Soviet government expected women to work outside of the home, and by the 1950s, many Soviet women were pursuing scientific and technical careers.
From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson
