child labor
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of child labor
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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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
Congress prohibited child labor under age 14 in 1916.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 30, 2025
From 2017 through 2024, agricultural employers in California were fined $36,000 for child labor violations, but . . .
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 20, 2025
We called for an end to child labor.
From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai
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