child labor
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of child labor
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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Licadho said it has documented 23 suicides and dozens of cases of migration, child labor and decreased food consumption linked to microfinance debt.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
It was a reaction to corporate abuses and corrupt governance and horrific things like child labor and environmental destruction.
From Slate ● Apr. 17, 2026
The early 20th century, Mr. Kimmel tells us, was the beginning of a “new American childhood,” whose hallmarks included the decline of child labor and a newfound emphasis on creative expression and play.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 12, 2026
In a written statement, she said that state officials have been actively enforcing child labor rules across all industries, assessing 571 violations that resulted in “millions of dollars in penalties” from 2017 through 2024.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 5, 2025
They wanted to stop child labor in Africa.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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