What does the cryptic crossword clue "American workforce embracing impressive US dog (8)" mean?

The definition is "dog". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). RAD (synonym="impressive – a US usage") in LABOR (synonym="US spelling of labour, workforce") = LABRADOR; definition: "dog" The answer is LABRADOR.

American workforce embracing impressive US dog (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29456 | 9 Across | 2024-08-08 flower

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