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personnel

[pur-suh-nel] / ˌpɜr səˈnɛl /


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The oilfield-services company, formerly known as Schlumberger, had to demobilize operations in a number of countries in response to customer actions to safeguard personnel and facilities, Le Peuch said Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

This was most evident in the events surrounding the Argentine invasion of 1982, which cost the lives of 255 British servicemen, three islanders and 649 Argentinian personnel.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Police and army vehicles are parked outside and on occasion personnel can be seen from a private military firm which AFP was unable to identify.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Matthew McNicholas, a lawyer who has represented many officers in their lawsuits against the city, said he has fielded numerous calls from clients worried their personnel and medical records were exposed.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

There were also the histories of all my foster families, as well as the caseworkers’ personnel files.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter




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