nonfarm
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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The first week of June builds to the publication of U.S. nonfarm payroll data for May on Friday, which will help shape expectations for Federal Reserve policy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Economists forecast an increase of 95,00 in nonfarm payrolls, following a 115,000 gain in April.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
Economists forecast an increase of 95,00 in nonfarm payrolls, following a 115,000 gain in April.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
But U.S. nonfarm payrolls grew by over 100,000 in March and April and the global purchasing managers index for April rose.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
In 1946, the average income of farm people was $779, contrasted with an average income of $1,288 for nonfarm people.
From State of the Union Address by Truman, Harry S.
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