the factory floor

noun

: the part of a factory among the ordinary workers where products are made
There's talk on the factory floor about a possible strike.

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China enters this race with advantages spanning the battery supply chain and the factory floor. — Rick Lazio, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026 After a stop at Gary’s podium, we were ushered to the factory floor entrance, where Stern employee and legendary game designer George Gomez briefed us on the tour rules and answered questions. — ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026 Alongside the vintage machines on the factory floor are new screens recording workflow that bear the Prada Group logo. — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026 For Oldenziel, one of the most pressing challenges is ensuring that inspections translate into actual improvements on the factory floor. — Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the factory floor

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