labor force
Americannoun
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(in the United States) the body of people who are at least 16 years old and are either employed or available for employment.
Etymology
Origin of labor force
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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Did more people enter the labor force in search of work?
From MarketWatch
Investors will get their first government labor force data since the Federal Reserve cut interest rates for a third straight time in December.
From Barron's
AI’s impact on the labor force and America’s kids are two other issues for Sanders.
From Barron's
Only a handful of emerging economies combine digital capability, a skilled labor force, and a meaningful export base in tech.
From Barron's
Using HRS data from 1992-2022, they followed individuals at two-year intervals from age 56, when the vast majority are still in the labor force, to age 75, when most have fully retired.
From MarketWatch
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