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as in professions
the activity by which one regularly makes a living
my primary occupation is stockbroker, but I'm a drummer in a rock band on the weekends
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as in occupancies
the act or fact of residing in a place
occupation of a condemned building is illegal
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Recent Examples of occupations
While these statistics are included in the Bureau’s publicly available monthly reports, they are buried in categories such as Architecture and Engineering; Farming, Fishing, and Forestry; and Installation, Maintenance, and Repair occupations.
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George Sakellaris, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
And wage gains are different across regions, industries and occupations.
—Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 2 Oct. 2024
People develop these conditions because of ill-fitting shoes, repetitive tasks related to specific activities and occupations, and health conditions that affect the feet or are related to aging.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
In addition to a currently low unemployment rate, the job field is projected to grow 9% over the next 10 years, compared with 4% for all occupations, BLS reports.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2024
These would support a larger array of occupations and industries and use a pay-for-performance contracting model, similar to recommendations found in Grand Bargain.
—Bruno V. Manno, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Creating apprenticeships across industries and occupations, reducing costs to employers.
—Bruno V. Manno, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
George Sakellaris, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
And wage gains are different across regions, industries and occupations.
—Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 2 Oct. 2024
People develop these conditions because of ill-fitting shoes, repetitive tasks related to specific activities and occupations, and health conditions that affect the feet or are related to aging.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
In addition to a currently low unemployment rate, the job field is projected to grow 9% over the next 10 years, compared with 4% for all occupations, BLS reports.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2024
These would support a larger array of occupations and industries and use a pay-for-performance contracting model, similar to recommendations found in Grand Bargain.
—Bruno V. Manno, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Creating apprenticeships across industries and occupations, reducing costs to employers.
—Bruno V. Manno, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occupations
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Public Safety Officers’ Benefits program covers law enforcement and corrections officers, firefighters, paramedics and EMTs in certain circumstances, and other professions.Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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This makes sense, says The Guardian, for people in high-earning professions like lawyers, bankers, and doctors, who mix with people who earn more and see themselves as 'just average' earners.Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The event will investigate a range of perspectives, geographies, and languages through curatorial methodologies including residencies, workshops, sonic experiences, and expanded publications.News Desk, Artforum, 3 Oct. 2024
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Trip, which takes place each Saturday, is just one of the world-class residencies that the nightlife spot has hosted this season.Lisa Kocay, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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The Lions are finally putting a drive together after an interception and three-and-out on their first two possessions.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
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The Saints have a takeaway on 19% of opponent possessions, which is 3rd in the league.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Occupations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occupations. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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