Example Sentences

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Ms. Yellen has been employing extraordinary measures since January to keep the government running.

From New York Times • Feb. 15, 2023

Though the American League has been employing the designated hitter since 1973, it remains to be determined if the NL will incorporate it again after this unusual season.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 21, 2020

Further down the strip, Rebecca Constantinou has been employing young staff at her family-run cafe for the past 23 years.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2019

During an earnings call last month, for instance, he repeated a carefully worded formulation that Facebook has been employing.

From Washington Times • May 9, 2019

The Squire has been employing some new lawyers to find out if he can't stop it somehow.

From Elizabeth's Campaign by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.