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as in applications
the act or practice of employing something for a particular purpose
the employment of the kitchen oven as a storage cupboard had predictably disastrous results
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as in occupations
the activity by which one regularly makes a living
his regular employment is that of a restaurant waiter, but he always identifies himself as an actor
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as in employs
the state of being provided with a paying job
the parents tried to convey to their adult son the joys of steady employment
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At this point reduce watering to 2 to 3 times per week, apply light applications of fertilizer during the growing season, prune plants lightly in fall to winter, and add fresh mulch in fall.—
Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
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The backpack-sized system uses compact hydrogen fuel cells to deliver long-lasting, stable power for applications where charging infrastructure is limited or unavailable.—
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This temperature is far higher than most structural fires, stressing this finding’s potential to transform protective gear for firefighters and other high-heat occupations.—
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Among the occupations most exposed to AI?—
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Micron did not respond Thursday to questions about how many workers Crucial employs and whether they will be laid off or land jobs elsewhere at the company.—
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But the depth of struggles beyond that must prompt some broader questions about philosophy or the type of hitters Houston employs.—
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Its modular architecture allows custom sizes, voltages, and geometries, enabling unconventional uses such as structural integration into vehicle frames, drones, or chassis designs.—
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As proposed, the project will feature acres designated for industrial, retail and hotel uses.—
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Post, a lawyer, said other professions, such as attorneys and psychologists, have confidentiality rules like those of priests and pastors, but there is a difference between them.—
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Respected people in their professions.—
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This personalized service provides one-on-one guidance throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum, helping families schedule appointments, coordinate care, find resources, and navigate insurance questions.—
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The impact is that many patients will have to wait for appointments at other providers, while others won't have access at all.—
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These exercises are key to a long health span as well as lifespan.—
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Practice mindfulness and relaxation techniques, such as meditation, yoga, and deep breathing exercises.—
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Invest in fiction written by humans and so support human creativity, vocations, and organic economies?—
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While their vocations may seem contradictory, their love is born in faith, rooted in romance, and is much more than meets the eye.—
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“Employments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/employments. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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