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There are those who would estimate that these persons, who are called the Discouraged Persons, these 6 or 7% in the Negro community, that means that unemployment among Negroes may well be 16%.
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There are those who would estimate that these persons, who are called the Discouraged Persons, these 6 or 7% in the Negro community, that means that unemployment among Negroes may well be 16%.
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"Discouraged" workers, who are out-of-work and have given up looking for a new job.
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" "Discouraged," echoed the Landgrave, mimicking the human vowels as best he could.
Mission to Moulokin Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 1979
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Discouraged by those dismal stats counts, bloggers?
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Discouraged by their search, some fresh graduates said they were starting to question the value of their education.
Generation Jobless: 'No One Wants to Hire Me' Leslie Kwoh 2011
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Discouraged by the bank process, Mr. Kimsey says he has learned to "have a contingency plan in place" and is now trying to secure capital from a private investor.
Smaller Businesses Seeking Loans Still Come Up Empty Emily Maltby 2011
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Discouraged by a variety of health problems, and heartbroken about having to abandon the trip and sell the Snark, London returned to Glen Ellen and to his plans for the ranch.
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Discouraged workers eventually fall off the unemployment rolls and aren't even counted in the official unemployment rate, now at 9.1%.
An Economic Coma Al Lewis 2011
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Discouraged, she shifted gears and signed up in January for a free state-run training program near Suisun City.
As Jobs Vanish, Sticking to Knitting Vauhini Vara 2011
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