job market

noun

: the number of jobs that are available for workers

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This summer, millions of students are turning their tassels and heading into an uncertain job market. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 28 June 2026 In an era where artificial intelligence automation stands ready to obliterate the job market, the hands-on care of healthcare will continue to do the heavy lifting. — Barb Clapp, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026 But the American job market has chugged along, continuing to rebound from a miserable 2025. — Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 Just as high school and college graduates hit the job market this summer, a research initiative has released a pair of Top 10 lists that rank the best employers for new grads seeking first jobs. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for job market

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“Job market.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/job%20market. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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