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Recent Examples of sweatshop
After an episode is put to bed at 1 a.m. on a Sunday, the cast and staff have one meager day to recuperate before coming to the office at 30 Rockefeller Plaza to do it all over again at a pace that would make a sweatshop owner wince.
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Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
The movie, inspired by true events, follows a young boy from Mexico who is trafficked across the border and sold to a sweatshop in downtown Los Angeles.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2024
Like other on- and offline fast-fashion retailers, Boohoo has been trying to move on from a series of sweatshop scandals.
—Samantha Conti, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
The film, written and directed by Mohit Ramchandani, tells the story of a young Mexican farmer who travels to L.A. with the promise of training at a soccer camp, only to realize he’s been sold to a sweatshop.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 1 Sep. 2024
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Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
The movie, inspired by true events, follows a young boy from Mexico who is trafficked across the border and sold to a sweatshop in downtown Los Angeles.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2024
Like other on- and offline fast-fashion retailers, Boohoo has been trying to move on from a series of sweatshop scandals.
—Samantha Conti, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
The film, written and directed by Mohit Ramchandani, tells the story of a young Mexican farmer who travels to L.A. with the promise of training at a soccer camp, only to realize he’s been sold to a sweatshop.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 1 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweatshop
Noun
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Kongsberg Maritime and Yara developed an autonomous ship which has been transporting fertilizer containers from the factory in Porsgrunn, Norway to the export port in Brevik since April 2022.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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But last month, the company decided to postpone its new factory in Ohio again, suggesting client demand has yet to materialize.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Knowing what varieties do well equals a better chance at a healthy plant that produces a bountiful harvest.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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Rainy autumn and winter weather leads to fertile soil, allowing for abundant growth of native plants, which produce pollen as temperatures rise.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Mar. 2025
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But, where other prisoners who made the same decision were sent to work on farms and in paper mills, he was sent to the People’s University in Beijing.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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The Lumberyard District is the site of a former lumber mill, and historic themes will play out in its two-phase redevelopment.—
James Wilkins,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2025
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The Conservatory also offers gardening workshops, perfect for learning how to grow tropical plants or understanding their ecological importance.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Residents of the house will have access to healthcare, psychological support, and professional development workshops.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Sweatshop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweatshop. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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