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Labour

/lˈeɪbər/
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(noun) An effort expended on a particular task; toil, work.

"I'd rather get the sack than not join the labour union," said the disgruntled worker.
Surpassing labour intensive, capital intensive, the age has shifted greatly to knowledge intensive.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The cost of ____ has increased significantly in recent years, making construction projects more expensive.

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