A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

HIRE

Mon, 20 Nov '23
Bring on staff
Fri, 3 Nov '23
Get in position?
Tue, 26 Sep '23
Bring on board
Fri, 30 Jun '23
New employee
Sat, 25 Feb '23
Bring on
Mon, 6 Feb '23
Bring on staff
Wed, 28 Dec '22
Put on staff
Mon, 29 Aug '22
Put on the payroll
Tue, 21 Sep '21
Bring on for a position
Sun, 30 May '21
Engage
Tue, 25 May '21
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