单词 | dole queue |
释义 | > as lemmasdole queue dole queue n. a queue of people waiting to collect unemployment benefit; frequently as a general symbol of unemployment. ΘΚΠ society > occupation and work > worker > one who does not work > [noun] > drawing benefit > queue of dole queue1972 society > trade and finance > fees and taxes > grants and allowances > [noun] > state allowance > unemployment benefit > dole queue dole queue1972 1972 Guardian 16 Feb. 14/5 The dole queues in the West Midlands. 1979 S. Wilson Greenish Man 22 In Eire, we can rely on young men..finding the patriot cause more attractive than the dole queue. 1985 Financial Times 21 Mar. i. 12/5 Pushing wage levels even further below the poverty line will do nothing to cut the dole queues. < as lemmas |
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