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Despite rising salaries, the skilled-labor shortage is getting worse

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persistent

/pərˈsist(ə)nt/

adjective

continuing firmly or obstinately in opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.

historically

/hiˈstôrik(ə)lē/

adverb

In history; in the past.

working

/ˈwərkiNG/

adjective noun verb

Doing your job. action of doing work. To be functioning properly, e.g. a car.

tradespeople

/ˈtrādzˌpēpəl/

noun

people engaged in trade.

because

/bēˈkəz/

conjunction

for reason that.

focuses

/ˈfōkəs/

noun verb

focus of interest or activity. become able to see clearly.

explore

/ikˈsplôr/

verb

travel through unfamiliar area.

experienced

/ˌikˈspirēənst/

adjective verb

having gained knowledge or skill in particular field over time. To gain knowledge by doing things.

repairs

/rəˈper/

noun other verb

action of repairing something. Actions to fix or restore things that are broken. restore something damaged, faulty, or worn to good condition.

shortage

/ˈSHôrdij/

noun

state or situation in which something needed cannot be obtained in sufficient amounts.

throughout

/THro͞oˈout/

adverb preposition

in every part of something. in every part of.

navigating

/ˈnavəˌɡāt/

verb

To direct (car, plane etc.) in the right direction.

participation

/pärˌtisəˈpāSH(ə)n/

noun

Act of being involved in something.

plumber

/ˈpləmər/

noun

person who fits and repairs pipes, fittings, and other apparatus of water supply.

problem

/ˈpräbləm/

adjective noun

Causing trouble. Question to show understanding of a math concept.

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