employ
verb (used with object)
to hire or engage the services of (a person or persons); provide employment for; have or keep in one's service.
have employed
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present perfectof employ.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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As AI advancements upend the media industry, many publishers have employed a dual strategy: striking lucrative content-licensing deals with select tech companies, while suing others for copyright infringement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
For decades, nonplayable characters have employed a basic form of AI to drive scripted dialogue and behaviors.
From MarketWatch ● May 23, 2026
To counteract the unpredictable schedule, top clubs have employed multiple analysts in similar roles to divide the load.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2025
Since 2017, Vietnamese authorities have employed thousands of cyber troops to police content online, forming a military unit under the defense ministry known as Force 47.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2025
Darcy smiled and said, “You are perfectly right. You have employed your time much better. No one admitted to the privilege of hearing you can think anything wanting. We neither of us perform to strangers.”
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
