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How to pronounce worklessness

“worklessness” pronunciation in British English

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“worklessness” in real sentences

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  1. benefit system perpetuates misery by incentivizing worklessness.

    Intelligence Squared

  2. unemployment and worklessness and lower levels of economic activity.

    The Scottish Parliament

  3. Child poverty is solved by addressing the worklessness of households.

    The Scottish Parliament

  4. In our life chances strategy, measuring worklessness and school attainment will be really important in helping

    UK Parliament

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