labor force
noun
labor forces
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pluralof labor force.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Planters operated the nation’s first “big businesses,” managing large labor forces through factory-like regimentation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 30, 2025
“Given North Korea lacks resources and technological advancements, it could face difficulties to revive and develop its manufacturing industry if sufficient labor forces are not provided,” the institute report said.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 4, 2023
For example, the great earthen platform and monumental sculptures shaped liked step pyramids attest to a highly sophisticated culture, with a clearly defined elite that could control large labor forces.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 19, 2023
It follows complaints by investor and employee advocates who have long wanted more details on how listed companies incentivize their labor forces across all levels, including top executives.
From Reuters ● Aug. 25, 2022
The biggest political units could assemble large labor forces to construct irrigation systems and fishponds that intensified food production even further.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
